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first  page  with  a  printed  or  illustrated  impres- 
sion, and  ending  jn  the  last  page  with  a  printed 
or  illustrated  impression. 


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shall  contain  the  symbol  — »►  (meaning  "CON- 
TINUED"), or  the  symbol  V  (meaning  "END"), 
whichever  applies. 

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right  and  top  to  bottom,  as  many  frames  as 
required.  The  following  diagrams  illustrate  the 
method: 


L'exemplaire  film6  fut  reproduit  grftce  A  la 
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plus  grand  soin,  compte  tenu  de  la  condition  et 
de  la  nettetA  de  I'exempiaire  film6,  et  en 
conformity  avec  les  conditions  du  contrat  de 
filmage. 

Les  exemplaires  originaux  dont  la  ccuverture  en 
papier  est  imprimis  sont  filmis  en  commenpant 
par  le  premier  plat  et  en  terminant  soit  par  la 
dernlAre  page  qui  comporte  une  empreinte 
d'impression  ou  d'illustration,  soit  par  le  second 
plat,  salon  le  cas.  Tous  les  autres  exemplaires 
originaux  sont  filmte  en  commenfant  par  la 
premiere  page  qui  comporte  une  empreinte 
d'impression  ou  d'illustration  et  en  terminant  par 
ia  dernidre  page  qui  comporte  une  telle 
empreinte. 

Un  des  symboles  suivants  apparattra  sur  la 
dernidre  image  de  cheque  microficha,  seion  le 
cas:  le  symbole  -*•  signifie  "A  SUIVRE  ",  le 
symbols  V  signifie  "FIN". 

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filmte  d  des  taux  de  reduction  diffirents. 
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reproduit  en  un  seul  ciichi,  it  est  fiimi  d  partir 
de  I'angle  supirieur  gauche,  de  gauche  h  droite, 
et  de  haut  en  bas,  en  prenant  le  nombre 
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Table  of  Moyeable  Feasts, 

Table  of  Feasts  and  Fasts,          «         •  S 

Morning  Prayer,        -       -       -         -  3 

The  Angelical  Salutation,         -       >  •  4 

The  ApSstles'  Creed,       ....  6 

The  Confiteor,  or  Greneral  Confession,  ik 
A  Devout  Recommendation,  which  may 

be  used  every  Morning,  or  any  other 

lime,        -         -----  8 

A  Prayer  for  Perseverance  in  Goodness,  9 

to  your  Angel  Guardian,      -  10 

When  at  Morning,*Noon,  or  Evening, 

the  Sign  of  the  Salutation  is  given,  ib. 

The  Prayer, 0. 

The  Litany  of  the  most  holy  Name  c  f 

Jesus, 11 

Salve  Regina, 14 

The  Blessing,     -       -       -       -       -  15 

Grace  before  Meat,     -       -       •       -  ii. 

Grace  after  Meat,       -       -       -       -  16 

Devotions  for  every  Day  in  the  Week,  ib 
Sunday — A  Prayer  to  the  Most  Holy 

Trinity,           -----  i>. 

Monday—A  Prayer  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  Vt 
Tufcsdav — A  Prayer  to  our  Guardian 

Angel, 16 

Wednesday — A  Prayer  to  St.  Joseph,  19 
Thursday — A  Prayer  before  the  BAes- 

sed  Sacrament.        -                       -  ^  9C 


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Priiay— A  Prayer  to  Jesus  Sufiering. 
Saturdajr  — A  Frayer  to  the  Bless^ 

Virgin,  -  -  -  - 

Prayers  at  Night,  before  going  to  Bed, 
An  Act  of  Contrition, 
A  Prayer  for  the  Dead, 
The  Hymn — Te  lueis  ante  terminum, 
Antiphon,         .... 
Therr^yer,     -  •  .  - 

The  Litany  of  our  Blessed  Lady  of  Lo- 

retto,  -  -  •  . 

To  the  B.  Virgin  Mary. 
A  Prayer  to  your  Guardian  Angel, 
The  Blessing,  -  -  - 

A  Prayer  at  settling  to  Sleep, 
The  Seven  Penitential  Psalms, 
The  Litany  and  Prayers  recommended 
to  be  said  in  Catholic  Families  every 
Evening, 
Devout  Prayers  which  njay  be  said  after 
the  Litanies,  according  to  the  Diver- 
sity of  Times  and  Occasions, 
Prayers  to  beg  Grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
A  Prayer  for  our  Friends, 

■■ —  for  our  Enemies, 

; —  against  wicked  Thoughts, 

for  Charity, 

for  Patience, 

for  the  Holy  Catholic  Church, 

Tc  Deum,  or  the  Thanksgiving  Hymn, 
A  Prayer  for  special  Friends, 

for  a  friend  in  Tribulatior*, 

for  all  those  who  aie  engaged 

in  the  Employment  or   Service   of 
others,  -  - 

For   the  Master  and    Mistress    of    a 

Family, 
For  Parents,     -  - 

For  Children  under  Parent?'  care,     - 


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A.  Prayer  for  Scholars  before  Study,  • 
A  Prayer  which  may  be  daily  said  by  a 

Woman  with  Child, 
For  a  Husband  or  Wife, 
For  Widows,       -       - 
For  those  who  lead  a  Single  Life, 
For  the  Rich,       -       - 
An  Oblation  which  may  be  made  to  Al- 
mighty Qod  every  Morning  and  Eve- 
tting,      ----- 
?he  Thirty  Days*  Prayer  to  the  B.  V. 

Mary,  -  -  -  - 

A  most  devoat  Act  of  Contrition, 
Acts  of  Contrition,  Faith,  Hope,  and 

Charity,         -  - 

A  Prayer  to  be  said  before  Mass, 
A  devout  Method  of  hearing  Mass,  - 
Preparatory  Prayer  before  Mass, 
The  Ordinary  of  the  Mass,  - 
Gloria  in  Excelsis,  (Latin  and  English,)  135 
The  Nicene  Creed,  (Latin  and  English,)  139 
The  Canon  of  the  Mass,  -  -      137 

The  Gospel  according  to  St,  John,      -      147 
Prayer  for  the  President,        -  149 

The  Benediction  after  Mass,   -  'id. 

Thanksgiving  after  Mass,       -  -      153 

Devotions  for  Confession  and  Commu- 
nion,     -       -  -  -  -      156 
Prater  before  the  examination  of  Con- 
science,        -           -          -           -      157 
A  Method  of  Examination  of  Con* 
science,  according  to  the  threefold 
Duty  we  owe:— 1.  To  Qod.    3.  To 
our  Neighbour.    3.  To  ourselves,    -      158 
An  Exammation  for  Confession,        -      161 
The  Precepts  of  the  Church,       -       -      109 
The  Seven  Deadly  Sins,     -       .        -       ii. 
A  Prayer  for  obtaining  Contrition,    •      171 
Prayers  before  Confession,         •       •172 


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Aspirations  before  Confession,    n       •  178 

Rules  for  a  Penitent  ut  GonfeasioD,    -  184 

Prayers  after  Confession,    -       -       -  186 

Preparation  for  Communion,     •  187 

An  Act  of  Paich,        .       .       .       ^  i6. 

of  Hope,       -       -       •       •  191 

of  Charity,   ....  199 

of  Desire,     -       -       -        •  193 

of  Thanksgiving,         *       -  195 

— of  Fear,        .       ...  196 

of  Humility,         -       -       -  199 

A  Prayer  before  Receiving,       -       -  201 
Instructions  before  Communion,        -    r,203 

Prayers  after  Communion,         -       -  805 

An  Act  of  Praise  and  Adoration,     -  206 

of  Hope,       -        •        -        -  206 

of  Love,       ....  210 

An  Oblation, 211 

A  Prayer  for  Perseverance,       -        -  213 
A  Concluding  Prayer  after   Commu- 
nion,          213 

Devout  Aspirations  after  Communion,  214 

Litany  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament,       -  219 
Act  of  Consecration  to  the  Sacred  Heart 

The  Litany  of  the  Sacred  Heart,       -  228 
An  Invitation,  or  the  Devout  Soul's  Re- 
pair to  the  Sacred  Heart,        -       -  231 
The  Reparation  of  Honour  to  the  Sa- 
cred Heart, 239 

Concerning  Indulgences,    ...  235 

Of  a  Jubilee, 238 

A  Prayer  for  the  whole  State  of  Christ's 

Church  upon  Earth,        -       -       -  ift. 
fifteen  Meditations  on  the  Passion  of 

our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,       -       -  244 
An  Universal  Prayer  for  all  Things  ne- 

•   ceyf  ;ary  to  Salvation,        ...  259 

Instructions  and  Devotions  for  the  Sick^,  254 


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A  DaJiv  Prayer  in  Time  of  Sickness,  2U 
Acts  of  the  most  necessary  Virtues  to  be 

made  in  Time  of  Sickness,  -  -  258 
A  Daily  Preparation  for  Death,  -  269 
Litany  for  a  Happy  Death,  -  -  264 
The  Litany  for  the  Sick,  and  Prepara- 
tion for  Death,  -  -  -  -  267 
A  Prayer  before  Receiving  the  Viati- 
cum,          271 

An  Act  of  Thanksgiving,  after  having 
received  the  Holy  Commimion,  or 

Viaticum,        -----  273 

A  Prayer  before  l^Ixtreme  Unction,    -  275 

after  Elxtreme  Unction,      -  277 

Litany  for  a  Soul  Departing,     -       -  278 

Litany  for  the  Dead,           .       -       -  290 
A  Prayer  upon  the  Day  of  a  Person's 

Decease  or  Burial,          -       -       -  296 

The  Thirty  Days'  Prayer,         -       -  297 

Office  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,      -       -  302 

Agnus  Dei, 312 

The  Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Name  of 

Jesus         ------  313 

The  Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,    -  321 
The  Prayers  of  St.  Bridget,       -       -  333 
The  V^espers  or  Evening  Song  for  Sun- 
days, (Latin  and  English,)       -       -  346 

Hymns, 372-393 

The  Manner  of  Serving  the  Priest  at 

Mass,               -        -        -        -        -  394 
The  Manner  of  I«ay  Persons  baptising  an 

In&nt>  in  case  of  danger  of  Death,    -  )99 


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1844 

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1846 

1847 

1848 

1849 

1850 

1851 

1852 

1853 

1854 

1855 

1856 

1857 

1858 

1859 

1860 

1861 

1862 

1863 

1864 

1865 

1866 

1867 

1868 

1869 

1870 


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G 

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B 

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9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 


9 


11 
22 

3 
14 
25 

6 
17 
28 


20 


12 
23 

4 
15 
26 

7 
18 

0 
11 
22 

3 
14 
25 

6 
17 
28 


Feb.  12 
Feb.  4 
Jan.  19 
Feb.  8 
Jan.  31 
Feb.  20 
Feb.  4 
Jan.  27 
Feb.  16 
Feb.  8 
Jan.  23 
Feb.  12 
Feb.  4 
Jan.  30 
Feb.  8 
Jan.  31 
Feb.  20 
Feb.  5 
Jan.  27 
Feb.  16 
Feb.  1 
Jan.  24 
Feb.  12 
Jan.  28 
Feb. 17 
Feb.  9 
Jan.  24 
Feb. 13 


Mar.  1 
Feb.  21 
Feb.  5 
Feb.  25 
Feb.  17 
Mar.  8 
Feb.  21 
F*»h.  13 
MiT.  5 
Feb.  25 
Feb.  9 
Mar.  1 
Feb.  21 
Feb.  6 
Feb.  25 
Feb.  17 
Mar.  9 
Feb.  22 
Feb.  13 
Mar.  6 
Feb.  18 
Feb.  1§ 
Mar.  1 
Feb.  14 
Mar.  6 
Feb.  26 
Feb.  10 
Mar.  2 


Apr.  16 
Apr.  7 
Mar.  23 
Apr.  13 
Apr.  4 
Apr.  28 
Apr.  8 
Mar.  31 
Apr.  20 
Apr.  11 
Mar.  27 
Apr.  16 
Apr.  8 
Mar.  23 
Apr.  12 
Apr.  4 
Apr.  24 
Apr.  8 
Mar.  31 
Apr.  20 
Apr.  6 
Mar.  27 
Apr.  16 
Apr.  1 
Apr.  21 
Apr.  12 
Mar.  28 
Apr.  17 


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1850,  May 
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1852  May 
l&53May 
1854' May 
1855;  May 

1856  May 

1857  May 
1858;  May 

1859  June 

1860  May 

1861  May 

1862  May 
1863,  May 
1864;  May 
1865May 
1866  May 
1867iMay 
1868!May 
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1870May 


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16 

1 
21 
13 

1 
17 

9 
29 
20 

5 
26 
17 

1 
21 
13 

2 
17 

9 

29 
14 

5 
25 
10 
30 
21 

6 
26 


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May 
May 
May 
May 
June 
May 
May 
June 
May 
May 
June 
May 
May 
May 
May 
June 
May 
May 
June 
May 
May 
June 
May 
June 
May 
May 
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TABLE  OF  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 

B.olyDays  on  which  there  is  a  strict  obliga- 
tion  to  hear  Mass,  and  refrain  from  ser- 
vile  Works. 

ALL  Sundays  in  the  Year.  The  feasi 
of  the  Circumcision  of  our  Lord,  Isi  Jan. 
The  Epiphany,  6th  Jan.  The  Annuncia- 
tion, 25th  March.  Ascension  of  our  Lord. 
Corpus  Christi.  Assumption  of  B.  V.  M. 
15th  August.  Feast  of  all  Saints,  1st  No- 
vember. Nativity  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
25th  December. 

The  Obligation  is  taken  away  on  all  other 
Days^  by  a  Decree  of  Pope  Pius  VL, 
March  29,  1778. 

FASTING  DAYS  ON  ONE  MEAL. 

All  the  days  in  Lent,  except  Sundays. 
The  Eve  of  Whitsuntide.  The  Quarter 
Tenses,  or  Ember  Days,  that  occur  in  the 
four  seasons  of  the  Year.  The  Eve  of  SS. 
Peter  and  Paul.  The  Vigil  of  the  Assump 
tion  of  the  B.  V.  Mary,  and  of  all  Saints. 
The  Wednesdays  and  Fridays  in  Advent, 
and  Christmas  Eve. 

DATS  OF  ABSTINENCE  FROM  FLESH  MEAT, 

All  the  Sundays  in  Lent.  All  the  Fridayt 
throughout  the  Year. 

N,  B. — If  a  fasting  day  falls  on  a  Sunday 
ihe  fast  is  kept  on  the  Saturday  before. 


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MORNING  PRAYER. 


«i, 


MORNING  Prayer  is  a  duly  which 
God  requires  as  the  first  fruits  of  the 
day :  most  religiously  then  should  it  be 
consecrated  to  him.  The  success  of  our 
actions  for  the  rest  of  the  day,  depends  in 
a  great  measure  upon  this  first  duty.  To 
begin  the  day  without  imploring  God's 
grace,  and  thanking  him  sincerely  for  the 
repose  of  the  night,  is  certainly  to  expose 
ourselves  to  infinite  danger. 

But,  before  your  prayer,  recollect  your- 
self  a  moment ;  think  what  you  yourself 
are,  and  what  that  God  is,  to  whom  you 
are  going  to  speak.  You  will  thus  con* 
ceive  the  importance  of  the  action,  and 
the  sentiments  of  humility,  of  regret  for 
your  faults,  of  attention,  respect,  fervour ^ 
love,  and  confidence,  with  which  you 
should  address  him. 

At  waking  in  the  morning,  say:  O 
my  God,  my  only  good,  the  author  of 
my  being,  and  my  last  end,  I  give  thee 
m}  heart.  Praise,  honour,  and  glcjry  be 
to  thee  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen* 

At  the  rising  up,  say :  In  the  name  of 
the  Father,  4-  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  thA 
Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


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4  PRAY£RS  I  OR  MORNING. 

1  will  raise  myself  up  from  this  bed 
of  sleep,  to  adore  my  God,  and  to  la* 
hour  for  the  salvation  of  my  souL  O 
may  I  rise  on  the  last  day,  to  life  ever- 
lasting ! 

While  clothing  yourself^  say :  O  my 
God,  clothe  my  soul  with  the  nuptial  robe 
of  charity,  and  grant  that  I  may  wear  it 
pure  and  undefUed  before  thy  judgment 
seat. 

When  clothedj  kneel  doum^  and  sa^f : 
•f-  In  the  name  of  the  Father,  &c. 
Amen«  Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undi. 
vided  Trinity,  now  and  for  everxnore. 
Amen.  Come,  O  Holy  Ghost,  replenisfe 
my  heart,  and  enkindle  in  it  the  fire  of 
thy  divine  love.     Amen. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven, 
hallowed  be  thy  name ;  thy  Kingdom 
come  ;  thy  Will  be  done  on  earth  as  it 
is  in  Heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread;  and  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  them  who  trespass 
against  us  :  and  lead  us  not  into  tempt* 
ation  ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen* 

The  Angelical  Salutation, 

HAIL  Mary,  full  of  grace  ;  the  Lord 
is  with  thee ;  blessed  art  thou 
amongst  women ;  and  blessed  is  the 
fruit  of  thy  womb,  fcsus. — Holy  Mary, 

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PBA1BKS  FOR  MOEliank  6 

Mother  of  6od»  pray  for  us  sinnerSi 
DoWf  aiid  at  the  hour  of  our  death. 
Amen. 

The  Apostles*  Creed. 

1  BELTRVE  in  God  the  Father  Al. 
mighty,  Creator  of  Heaven  and  Earth , 
and  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son,  oui 
Lord  ;  who  was  conceived  by  the  Floly 
Ghost ;  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ;  suf- 
fered under  Pontius  Pilate ;  was  cruci- 
fied,  dead  and  buried ;  he  descended  into 
Hell ;  the  third  day  he  rose  again  from 
thfe  dead ;  he  ascended  into  Heaven ; 
and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  the 
Father  Almighty :  from  thence  he  wiD 
come  to  judge  the  living  and  the  dead. 
I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  Holy 
Catholic  Church ;  tie  Communion  of 
Saints  ;  the  Forgiveness  of  Sins  ;  the 
Resurrection  of  the  Body ;  and  'life  ever- 
lasting.    Amen. 

THE  CONFITEOR; 

OR   GENERAL   CONFESSION. 

I  CONFESS  to  Almighty  God,  to  the 
blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin,  to  blessed 
Michael,  the  Archangel,  to  blessed  John 
the  Baptist,  to  the  holy  apostles  Peter 
and  Paul,  and  to  ail  the  Saints,  that  I 
have  sinned  exceedingly,  in  Ihoughti 
word  and  deed^  through  my  fault,  through 


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PRATERS   FOR  MORNINO. 


myfauU^  through  my  most  grievous  fanlL 
ThsBrefore  I  beseech  the  blessed  Mary 
ever  Virgin,  blessed  Michael  the  Arch, 
angel,  blessed  John  the  Baptist,  the  holy 
apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  all  the 
Saints,  to  pray  to  the  Lord  our  God  for 
me. 

May  Almighty  God  have  mercy  on 
me,  forgive  me  my  sins,  and  bring  me  to 
everlasting  life.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God!  who  thoi^h 
dwelling  in  the  highest  heaven,  yet 
vouchsaiest  to  regard  the  lowest  creature 
upon  earth,  I  humbly  adore  thy  sacred 
Majesty,  and  with  all  the  force  and  pow- 
ers of  my  soul  exalt  and  praise  thy 
holy  name  for  the  infinite  blessings  thou 
hast  so  freely  bestowed  on  ifte,  for  elect, 
ing  me  in  thy  love,  and  creating  me 
to  thy  own  image ;  for  redeeming  me 
by  thy  Son,  and  sanctifying  me  with 
thy  Holy  Spirit;  for  preserving  me 
in  all  the  chances  and  encounters  of 
this  life,  and  raising  up  my  thoughts  to 
the  hope  of  a  better ;  and  particularly 
for  thy  gracious  protection  from  the 
dangers  of  the  past  night,  and  for  bring- 
uig  me  safely  to  the  beginning  of  this 
day.  Continue,  O  Lord,  thy  mercy  to 
me,  and  as  thou  hast  awakened  my 
body  from  sleep,  so  raise  my  soul  from 


PRATERS  FOR  MORNING.  7 

sin.^  that  I  may  walk  soberly  and 
chasely  as  in  the  day,  in  all  holy  obe* 
dience,  before  thy  face. 

Deliver  me,  O  merciful  God,  from  die 
evils  of  this  day,  and  guide  my  feet  in 
the  ways  of  peace.  Strengthen  my  re- 
solutions to  embrace  with  gladness  all 
opportunities  of  doing  good,  and  care- 
fully to  avoid  all  occasions  of  sin,  espe-^ 
daily  those  which  I  have  found  by  ex- 
perience to  be  most  dangerous  to  my 
soul ;  and  when,  through  frailty,  I  for- 
get thee,  do  thou  in  thy  mercy  remem- 
ber me ;  that  as  I  often  fall  by  the  evil 
inclination  of  my  nature,  I  may  instantly 
rise  again  by  the  assistance  of  thy 
grace.  Make  me  diligent  in  the  duties 
of  my  calling  and  state  of  life,  and  not 
too  solicitous  for  the  success  of  my  af* 
fairs;  but  in  all  the  miscarriages  and 
crosses  of  this  world,  absolutely  submit 
to  thy  divine  pleasure,  and  wholly  rely  on 
thy  merciful  providence.  Let  thy  bless- 
ing be  upon  my  actions,  and  thy  grace 
direct  my  intentions;  that  the  whole 
course  of  my  life,  and  the  principal  de- 
sign of  my  heart,  may  always  tend  to 
the  advancement  of  thy  glory,  the  good 
of  others,  and  the  eternal  salvation  of 
my  own  soul,  Arou^h  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  and  only  Saviour,  who,  with  thee 


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P  PHATBRS  FOR  MuRNINO* 

and  the  Holy  Ghosty  liveth  and  reignethf 
one  Grod,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Give  me  grace,  OLord,  to  do  what 
thou  commandest,  and  command  whal 
thou  pleasest. 

Give  me  grace  to  suffer  what  thou  per* 
mittests  and  permit  what  thou  pleasest* 

The  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  Falhef, 
Soiij  and  Holy  Ghost,  descend  upon  me, 
and  dwell  in  my  heart  for  ever.     Amen. 

A  devout  RecommendatioTit  which  may  be  used 
every  Mornings  or  mny  other  Time, 

I  ADORE  and  glorify  thee,  O  biessed 
Trinity,  God  Almighty,  Father,  Son,  and 
Holy  Ghost.  I  offer  myself  to  thy  di- 
vine Majesty,  humbly  beseecliing  thee  to 
take  from  me,  and  from  all  thy  faithful, 
whatever  displeases  thee,  and  to  give 
us  that  which  is  grateful  in  thy  sight; 
grant  that  we  may  here  do  what  thou 
commandest,  and  hereafter  receive  what 
thou  promisest. 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  commend  my  soul 
and  body,  {my  vnfe  and  children^  my 
father  and  mother,  my  hr others  and  sisters) 
my  kinsfolk,  benefactors,  and  friends,  all 
my  nearest  and  dearest  relatives,  and  aU 
those  for  whom  I  am  anyways  boun& 
to  offer  up  my  prayers.  To  thee  I  com 
mend  the  Holy  Catholic  Church.  To 
dieel  commend    these  United  States, 


PRA7EAS  FOX  MOBNINO. 


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and  our  President.  Grant,  O  Lord, 
that  all  may  know  thee,  all  may  honour  and 
reverence  thee,  all  may  love  thee,  and  be 
loved  by  thee.  Reduce  those  tiiat  err, 
and  bring  them  again  into  the  way  of 
truth:  abolish  heresies,  and  convert  aD 
to  the  true  faith,  who  as  yet  do  not  know 
thee.  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  thy  grace, 
and  preserve  us  in  thy  peace ;  may 
thy  holy  will  be  done,  and  not  ours. 
Comfort  all  those  that  lead  their  lives 
in  sorrow,  misery,  or  temptation,  and 
mercifully  relieve  them  in  their  afflic 
tions,  whether  spiritual  or  corporal. 
Lastly,  I  commend  all  universally  to 
thy  holy  protection,  beseeching  thee, 
that  thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  grant 
to  the  living  forgiveness  of  their  sins,  and 
to  the  souls  departed  everlasting  rest, 
\men. 

A  Prayer  for  Perseverance  in  Chodness. 

GRANT,  O  my  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  I  may  persevere  in  good  purposes, 
and  in  thy  holy  service,  to  my  death; 
and  that  I  may  this  day  perfectly  begin, 
hi  all  I  have  liitherto  done  is  nothing. 
Amen. 

Here,  if  you  have  leisure,  add,  mUqf  the 
devout  prayers,  that  which  is  adapted 
to  your  state  in  life, 

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FRAYEES  FOB  MORNING. 


A  Prayer  to  your  Angd  Quardiaru 

O  ANGEL  of  God,  to  whose  care  I 
am  committed  by  the  supreme  clemency, 
illuminate,  defend,  and  govern  me 
diisday  in  all  my  thoughts,  words,  and 
actions.    Amen. 

Bless  us,  O  Lord,  and  preserve  us  from 
all  evil,  and  bring  us  to  eternal  life :  and 
may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed, 
through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 
.  Amen. 

When  at  Momir^^  Nocn^  or  Evening/f  (hit 
Sign  of  the  SahUation  is  given^  say^ 

THE  Angel  of  the  Lord  declared  to 
Mary,  and  she  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost.  Hail  Mary,  &c.  Behold  the  hand, 
maid'  of  the  Lord  :  be  it  done  unto  me 
according  to  thy  word.  Hail  Mary,  &c 
And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and 
dwelt  amongst  us.     Hail  Mary,  &c. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  0  holy  Mother  erf 
God. 

R.  Tliat  we  may  be  made  worthy  ol 
the  promises  of  Christ. 

The  Prayer. 

POUR  forth,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
thy  grace  into  our  hearts,  that  we,  to 
whom  the  incarnation  of  Christ  thy  Son 
was  made  known  by  the  message  of  an 
angel,  may,  by  his  passion  and  cross,  be 
brought  to  the  glorv  of  his  resurrection^ 


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FRATERS  FOR  HORNmO*  11 

throu^  the   same    Chru^. 

Amen.  Z^^^i^ 

May  the  souls  of  the  f^l$fW3epal 

through  the  mercy  of /OSfli  rest  i 

Amen,  »  ^>         J^'  ^ 

The  Litany  of  (he  moH  HHy  N^  q^»Ri$. 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us.  ''^ 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  usr.  y  fe 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us*  ^ew,  ,i<iv»*^^y. 
Jesus,  hear  us.  " 

Jesus,  graciously  hear  us* 
O  God  the  Father  of  heaven,  have  marcji 

uponus. 
O    God  the  Son,  Redeemer  Of  the 

world, 
O  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
O  Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 
Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  Gk)d, 
Jesus,  splendour  of  the  Father,  ^ 

Jesus,  brightness  of  eternal  light,         g 
Jesus,  king  of  glory,  g. 

Jesus,  son  of  justice, 
Jesus,  Son  of  the  Virgin  Moiy, 
Jesus,  most  amiable, 
Jesus,  most  admirable, 
Jesus,  the  mighty  God, 
Jesus,  father  of  the  world  to  come. 
Jesus,  angel  of  the  great  council* 
Jesus,  most  powerfid, 

ssus,  most  patienty 

mis,  most  obedient. 


O 


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PaATBBS  FOE  KOBNUIO. 


Jesusy  meek  and  humble  of  hear 
Jesus,  lover  of  chastity, 
Jesus,  lover  of  us, 
Je^  ;s,  God  of  peace, 

Jesus,  author  of  life, 
Jesus,  example  of  virtues, 
Jesus,  zealous  lover  of  souls, 
Jesus,  our  Grod, 
Jesus,  our  refuee, 
Jesus,  father  of  tne  poor, 
Jesus,  treasure  of  the  faithfiil, 
Jesus,  good  shepherd, 
Jesus,  true  light, 
Jesus,  eternal  wisdom, 
Jesus,  infinite  goodness, 
Jesus,  the  way,  the  truth,  and  tho    S 
life,  tQ 

Jesus,  the  joy  of  angels, 
Jesus,  king  of  patriarchs, 
Jesus,  inspirer  of  the  prophets, 
Josus,  master  of  the  apostles, 
Jesus,  teacher  of  tlie  evangeUsts,    . 
Jesus,  strength  of  martyrs, 
Jesus,  light  of  confessors, 
Jesus,  spouse  of  virgins, 
Jesus,  crown  all  saints, 
Be  merciful  unto  us.  Spare  us^  O  Jesus. 
Be  merciful  unto  us,  Hear  us,   O  Jesus, 
ii^m  Jl  evfl,  *4ii  rf 

5*mm  all  ski,  1  rf*' 

Froiii  thy  vnrath,  tS  g  I 


piATniB  rot  Kouimo. 


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Prom  the  snares  uf  the  diifilf 
Prom  the  spii  i^  of  fori Jcation, 
Prom  everlaBting  death, 
From  a  neglect  of  ihy  holy  inspira- 
tions, 
Thro'  the  mystery  of  tliy  holy  incar^ 

nation. 
Thro'  thy  nativity. 
Thro'  thy  divine  infancy, 
Thro'  thy  sacred  life. 
Thro'  thy  labours  and  travails, 
Thro'  thy  agony  and  passion. 
Thro'  thy  cross  and  dereliction, 
Thro'  thy  pains  and  torments, 
Tbro'  thy  death  and  burial. 
Thro'  tliy  holy  resurrection, 
Thro'  thy  admirable  ascension. 
Thro'  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost 

the  Comforter, 
In  the  day  of  judgment. 
Lamb  of  Grod,  who  takest  away  the  sins 

of  tlie  world.  Spare  us,  0  Lard  Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 

of  the  world.  Hear  us,  0  Lord  Jesus. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 

of  the  world,  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0 

Lord  Jesus, 
Christ  Jesus,  hear  us. 
Christ  Jesus,  graciously  hear  us. 

V.  May  the  name  of  the  liord  be 
blessed. 


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f RAYB&S   FOR   MORNIMO. 


R.  From  henceforth,  now  and  Sax 
oyer. 

Let  us  Fray. 

O  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  said. 

Ask  and  thou shalt  receive^  seek  and 
ye  shall  Jind,  knock  and  it  sJiall  be  opened 
>io  thee :  grant,  we  beseech  ihee,  to  us 
thy  suppliants,  the  effects  of  thy  most 
divme  love,  that  we  may  love  thee  with 
all  our  hearts  in  word  and  deed,  and 
never  cease  from  praising  thee :  who 
livest  and  reignest,  &c, 

O  GOD,  who  hast  rendered  the  most 
glorious  name  of  thy  only  begotten  Sob 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  most  worthy 
to  be  loved  with  the  highest  affection 
by  thy  faithful,  and  exceeding  dread- 
ful to  evil  spirits :  mercifully  grant, 
that  all  who  devoutly  honour  the  sa- 
cred name  of  Jesus  on  earth,  may  re- 
ceive in  this  life  the  sweetness  of  thy 
holy  consolation,  and  obtain  in  tho 
future  the  happiness  of  eternal  jo> 
and  bliss.     Through  the  same,  &c. 

May  the  divine  assistance  always  re- 
main with  us.    Amen. 

Salve  Regina, 

HAIL!  holy  Queen,  Mother  of  Mcr- 
cy,  our  Life,  our  Sweetness  and  our 
Hope  ;  to  thee  do  we  cry,  poor  banished 
sons  of  Eve  ;  to  thee  do  we  send  up  our 


PRAYEr.S  FOR  MORNING. 


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sighs,  mourning^and  weeping  in  this 
valley  of  tears :  turn  then,  most  gra- 
cious advocate,  thy  eyes  of  mercy 
towards  us,  and  after  this  our  exilej 
show  unto  us  the  blessed  fruit  of  thy 
womb,  Jesus.  O  most  clement,  most 
pious,  and  most  sweet  Virgin  Mary. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  Mother  of 
God. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of 
the  promises  of  Christ. 

The  Blessing. 

THE  peacg  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
—virtue  of  his  sacred  passion : — the  sign 
of  the  holy  cross ; — ^the  purity  and  hu- 
mility of  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary  ;— 
Uie  protection  of  the  angels ; — and  the 
intercession  of  all  the  saints  and  elect  of 
God,  be  with  me,  and  defend  me  now, 
tnd  at  the  hour  of  my  death,  sweet  Jesus. 
kmen. 

At  going  forth  out  of  your  House^  sayi 

SHOW  me,  O.Lord,  thy  ways,  and 
teach  me  thy  paths.  Direct  my  steps 
according  to  thy  words,  that  no  injustice 
way  rule  over  me.  Make  perfect  my 
walking  in  ihy  paths,  that  my  steps  may 
•not  be  moved. 

Grace  before  Meat, 

BLESS  us,  O  Lord,  and  these  thy 
ffiftSf  wliich  of  thy  bounty  we  are   about 


16  DBvonoNS  you 

to  receive,  through  Chriadt  our  LordL   R. 
Amen. 

Chrace  after  Meat 

WE  give  thee  thanks,  Almighty  Grod, 
for  all  thy  benefits,  who  livest  and  reigiv 
est  world  without  end.     R.  Amen. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  for  thy  narne*f 
sake,  to  render  to  our  benefactors  life 
everlasting.     R.  Amen. 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  de- 
parted, through  the  mercy  of  God,  rest 
in  peace.     R.  Amen. 


DEVOTIONS 

FOR  EVERY  DAY  IN  THE  WEEK. 

A  holy  and  ancient  practice  amongst  tJie 

faithful  /ms  consecrated  every  day  in 

the  week  to  some  particular  devotion. 

It  is  with  this  spirit  that  a  prayer  is 

here  set  down  for  each  of  these  days, 

SUNDAY. 

A  Prayer  to  the  most  Holy  TrinUy, 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  who,  by 
Ills  power,  hath  brought  us  forth  from 
notliing,  and  created  us  to  his  own 
likeness.  Glory  be  to  the  Son,  who  by 
his  wisdom  hath  delivered  us  from  Hell, 
and  opened  Heaven  for  us.  Glory  be 
to  the  Holy  Ghost,  who,  by  his  mercy. 


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hath  sanctified  us  in  baptism,  and  siill 
continues  to  sanctify  us  by  the  graces 
which  we  every  day  receive  from 
him.  Glory,  honour,  and  praise  be 
to  the  three  persons  of  the  most 
holy  and  undivided  Trinity,  now  and 
fotjever.  We  adore  thee,  O  Holy 
Trinity !  we  worship  thee ;  we  most 
humbly  give  thee  thanks  for  having  re- 
vealed to  us  this  glorious,  this  incom- 
prehensible  mystery ;  and  for  granting 
to  those  who  shall  persevere  until  death 
in  the  faithful  profession  of  it,  the  re- 
ward of  beholding  and  enjoying  in  Hea- 
ven, what  we  now  believe  and  adore 
upon  Earth — One  God  in  Three  Per- 
sons, the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Hoty 
Ghost«     Amen. 

r 

MONDAY, 

A  Prayer  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 

O  SANCTIFIER  of  our  Souls !  thou 
Spirit  of  love  and  truth !  We  adore 
thee  as  the  principle  of  our  eternal  hap. 
piness  ;  we  thank  thee  as  the  dispenser 
of  all  heavenly  favours ;  and  we  invoke 
thee  as  the  source  of  that  light  and 
strength,  by  which  alone  we  can 
know  what  is  good,  and  be  enabled  to 
practise  it.  Enlighten  our  understand- 
ings, fortify  our  wills,  purify  our  henrtSi 


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regulate  our  movemeiit|,  and  maks 
us  attentive  to  all  thy  inspirationg.  Par- 
don us,  thou  Spirit  of  Grace  and 
Mercy!  pardon  us  our  constant  infi- 
delities, and  the  shameful  insensibility 
with  which  we  have  so  often  resist^ 
the  most  touching  impulses  of  ^gpioe* 
We  are  at  length  resolved  to  be  no 
longer  rebellious  to  it :  but  to  obey 
it  witli  such  docility,  that  we  may 
taste  those  fruits,  and  enjoy  those  beati- 
tudes, which  thy  sacred  gifts  can  pro- 
duce in  our  souls. 

TUESDAY. 

A  Prayer  to  our  Guardian  AngeL 

O  HOLY  Angel,  to  whose  care  God 
in  his  mercy  hath  committed  me,  I  re- 
turn thee  now  my  most  sincere  and  hum- 
ble thanks ;  I  conjure  thee,  O  amia- 
ble Guide,  to  continue  still  thy  care ; 
to  defend  m3  against  my  enemies ; 
to  remove  from  me  the  occasions  of 
sin ;  to  obtain  for  rpe  a  constant  do- 
cility  to  divine  inspirations  ;  to  protect 
me,  in  particular,  at  the  hour  of  my 
death ;  and  then  to  conduct  me  to  the 
mansions  of  eternal  repose,  where,  in 
thy  blessed  society,  I  may  prajcie  oui 
Creator  for  ever.    Amen. 


EVBST  DAY  IN  THB  WEEK. 


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WEDNESDAY. 

A  Prayer  to  St  Joseph, 

O  FAITHFUL  servant,  whom  God 
^d  charged  with  the  care  of  his  family  ; 
thou    whom     he   had   established    the 

5uardian  and  protector  of  the  life  of 
esus,  the  consoler  and  support  of  his 
Mother,  and  his  own  faithful  Associate 
in  the  great  affair  of  our  Redemption  ; 
thou  who  hadst  the  happiness  to 
live  with  Jesus  and  Mary,  and  to 
expire  in  their  arms :  Chaste  Spouse 
of  the  Mother  of  God !  thou  model 
of  pure,  humble,  and  interior  souls ! 
be  touched  with  the  confidence  we 
have  in  thee  ;  and  graciously  accept 
these  testimonies  of  our  devotion. 
We  return  God  thanks  for  the  fa- 
vours  he  hath  bestowed  on  thee  ;  and  we 
beg,  through  thy  intercession,  that  we 
may  imitate  thy  virtues.  Pray  for  us, 
tlien,  O  glorious  Saint  ;  and  by  that 
love  thou  always  hadst  for  Jesus  and  for 
Mary,  and  which  Jesus  and  Mary  had 
also  for  thee,  obtain  always  for  us  the 
incomparable  advantage  of  living  faithful 
jd  Jesus,  and  of  dyijig  in  his  love. 
Amen. 


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DBVOTIONS  FOR 

THURSDAY. 


A  Prayer  h^ore  the  Blessed  Sacramenu 

O  SWEET  and  adorable  Jesus,  who 
In  the  excess  of  thy  love,  art  pleased 
to  dwell  with  us  in  the  Sacrament  of 
the  Altar  ;  I  here  acknowledge  that 
thou  art  my  Sovereign  and  my  God : 
I  adore  thee  with  the  most  profound 
humility ;  I  thank  thee  with  all  my 
heart,  for  the  tenderness  thou  here 
sliowest  me,  in  spite  of  the  treatment 
thou  receivest.  Pierced  with  the  sin- 
cerest  grief,  at  the  sight  of  my  ingra- 
titude, I  come,  O  God  of  Majesty,  to 
make  thee  some  poor  amends,  for  all 
the  sacrileges  and  the  impiety  which 
were  ever  committed  or  ever  shall  be 
committed  against  this  adorable  Sacra- 
ment. Why  cannot  1,0  God,  sufficient- 
ly testify  my  own  regret,  for  having  so 
often  appeared  before  thee  with  in- 
difference, and  for  having  approached 
thee  with  so  little  fervour,  and  so  little 
love  ?  Forget,  O  Lord,  my  iniquities, 
that  thou  mayest  remember  only  thy 
own  infmite  mercies.  Deign  to  accept 
the  desire  I  have  of  honouring  thee  in 
the  adorable  Sacrament.  Yes,  I  wish 
with*  all  my  heart  to  love  thee,  to  bless, 
to  oraise,  and  adoro  thee  here,  as  fer- 


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rently  as  the  saints  and  angels  adore 
thee :  and  I  conjure  thee,  hy  this  sacred 
Body,  and  by  this  most  precious  Blood, 
that  I  may  henceforth  honour  thee  so 
fervently,  and  receive  thee  so  worthily, 
that  after  this  life,  I  may  praise  thee 
for  ever  with  thy  Saints  in  Heaven. 
Amen. 

FRIDAY. 
A  Prayer  to  Jesus  suffering, 

O  SPOTLESS  Lamb  !  O  Innocent 
Victim !  who  by  thy  Death  and  Blood 
hast  effaced  the  sins  of  mankind,  blot 
out  my  iniquities,  and  do  not  permit 
that  thy  sufferings  should  become  use- 
less to  me.  O  Jesus,  humbled,  sorrow- 
fill,  desolate,  and  resigned  to  death ! 
help  me  to  receive,  with  a  resigna- 
tion like  thine,  whatever  afflictions 
thou  shalt  please  to  send  me.  O  Jesus, 
calumniated,  accused,  despised,  teach 
me  to  look  down  with  inaifference  on 
the  judgments  of  men,  and  to  suffer 
with  patience  the  most  provoking  inju- 
ries.  O  Jesus,  torn  with  stripes,  pior- 
ced  with  thorns,  weltering  in  blood  for 
my  sake-  teach  me  to  endure,  for  love 
of  thee,  the  anguish  and  inconveni- 
ence of  ill  health,  misery,  or  afflic- 
tions. O  Jesus,  abandoned  to  execu- 
tioners, shamefully  condemned  to  a 
cross*  enable  me  to  fly  all  v8in«sr!orv 


22    DEVOTIONS  FOR  EVERY  DAY,  ETC, 

and  patiently  to  endure  the  most  hum 
bling  contradictions.  O  Jesus^  sinking 
under  the  weight  of  thy  cross,  I  unite 
myself  to  thee,  and  my  crosses  also  to 
thine-— grant  me  grace  to  bear  them  wiih 
patience  and  resignation.  O  Jesus,  rais- 
ed up  on  thy  cross,  draw  me  now  power- 
fully to  thee :  thou  art  expiring  for 
my  sake,  O  let  me  never  live  but  for 
thine ;  that  being  henceforth  crucified 
with  thee,  my  whole  occupation  may 
be  to  love  and  to  adore  thee  incessantly. 
Amen. 

SATURDAY. 
A  Prayer  to  thf  Blessed  Virgir^ 

O  BLESSED  Virgin,  Mother  of  God! 
and  by  this  august  quality,  worthy  of  all 
respect  from  men  and  angels,  I  come 
to  offer  thee  my  most  humble  homage, 
and  to  implore  the  aid  of  thy  prayers 
and  protection.  Thy  intercession  is 
most  powerful,  and  thy  goodness 
for  mankind  on  earth,  is  equal  to  thy 
influence  in  Heaven.  Thou  knowest, 
O  blessed  Virgin !  that  I  look  up  to 
thee  as  my  Mother,  my  Patroness,  my 
Advocate :  I  acknowledge  with  hum- 
ble gratitude  that  thy  virtues  singled 
thee  out  for  the  mother  of  my  Re- 
deemer. I  will  henceforth  honour 
and  serve  thee  assiduously.  Accept, 
O  blessed  Virion,  mv  protestation^'  of 


PRAYERS  FOR  NIGHT, 


2d 


ficfclity;  look  favoumbly  on  the  confi- 
dence I  have  in  thee  ;  obtain  for  ine  of 
thy  dear  Son,  a  lively  faith,  a  firm  hope, 
a  tender,  generous,  and  constant  love. 
Obtain  for  me  a  cautious  purity,  a  sin. 
cere  humility,  a  placid  resignation  to  the 
win  of  Grod,  and  so  faitliful  an  imitation 
of  thy  virtues  through  life,  that  I  may 
exult  in  thy  patronage  at  the  hour  of  my 
death.    Amen. 


PRAYERS  AT  NIGHT, 

BEFORE  GOING  TO   BED. 

IN  the  name  of  the  Father,  &c. 
Amen. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  I  believe  in 
God. 

Blessed  be  the  holy  and  undivided 
Trinity,  now,  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

O  ETERNAL,  infinite,  and  Almigh- 
ty God!  whose  glory  the  heaven  of 
heavens  cannot  contain,  look  down  on 
thy  unworthy  servant,  prostrate  at  the 
feet  of  thy  mercy,  and  humbly  confess- 
ing to  tliee,  in  the  sight  of  all  thy  holy 
angels  and  blessed  saints,  the  sinful- 
ness and  vanity  of  my  life,  but  espe^ 
cially  the  transgressions  of  this  day,  by 
which  I  have  so  grievously  wounded  my 
own  soul. 


S4 


PEAYEBS  FOR  NIGHT. 


I! 


ii  I 


I  confess  to  Almighty  God,  to  blessed 
Mary,  ever  Virgin,  to  blessed  Michael 
the  Archangel,  to  blessed  John  the  Bap- 
tist, to  the  holy  apostles  Peter  and  Paul, 
and  to  all  the  saints,  that  I  have  griev- 
ously  sinned  in  thought,  word,  and  deed, 
through  my  fault,  through  my  fault, 
through  my  exceeding  great  fault. 

Here  examine  diligently  what  sins  you 
may  havefalleninto  this  day,  by  thiughi^ 
toordy  deed,  or  omission,  and  humbly 
confessing  them,  proceed  thus : 

Of  these,  and  all  my  other  sins,  I 
most  sincerely  repent,  and  am  heartily 
sorry  for  every  thought,  word,  and  deed, 
by  which  I  have  displeased  the^yes  oi 
thy  glory,  and  provoked  thy  wrath  and 
indignation  against  me  :  especially  for 
my  disobedience  to  so  holy  a  law,  and 
ejrtreme  ingratitude  to  so  gracious  and 
bountiful  a  God.  I  acknowledge,  O 
Lord,  that  I  have  not  merited  the  least 
of  thy  mercies,  but  rather  deserve  the 
greatest  of  thy  judgments  :  but  as  thou 
hast  reveaxcd  thyself  to  be  a  God  of 
pity  and  compassion,  forgiving  the  ini- 
quities of  such  as  truly  repent,  and  ab- 
solving all  those  that  voluntarily  con. 
demn  themselves,  wherefore  with  a  pe- 
uitont  and  contrite  heart,  I  freely  con- 


PRAYERS  FOR  NIGHT. 


2d 


fees  the  guiltiness  of  my  own  constnencei 
and  humbly  offer  these  prayers,  dec,  to 
thee,  for  my  penance. 
Say  some  Prayers,  or  do  some  other  pi» 

ous  Act,  for  your  Penance,  then  pro^ 

ceed  thus  : 

But  since  my  unworlhiness  and  many 
imperfections  most  justly  discourage  me 
from  presuming  on  my  own  performan- 
ces,  and  the  richness  of  thy  mercy  has 
provided  for  us  a  multitude  of  accepta- 
Die  intercessors  ;  therefore  I  beseech 
the  blessed  Mary,  ever  Virgin,  the  bless, 
ed  Michael  the  Archangel,  the  blessed 
John  Baptist,  the  holy  apostles  Peter  and 
Paul,  and  all  the  saints,  to  pray  to  the 
Lord  our  God  for  me. 

May  Almighty  God  have  mfercy  on 
me,  and  forgiving  me  my  sins,  bring  me 
to  everlasting  life.     Amen. 

May  the  Almighty  zmd  merciful  Lord 
grant  me  pardon,  absolution,  and  remis- 
sion of  all  my  sins.     Amen. 

And  now,  O  most  gracious  and  libe- 
ral Benefactor,  I  praise  and  magnify 
thy  holy  name  for  thy  great  and  innu* 
merable  benefits,  proceeding  purely  from 
thy  bounty,  and  intended  wholly  for  my 
good ;  particularly  for  preserving  me 
this  day  in  the  midst  of  so  many 
dangers     incident     to    my    conditioiv 

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PAAIfSR.*^   FOR   NIGHT. 

and  delivering  me  from  so  moiiy  cala- 
mities and  miseries  as  are  due  to  my 
sins. 

Thou  art  my  Creator,  O  my  God, 
and  kind  Protector;  thou  art  the  ulti« 
mate  end  of  my  being,  and  supreme  per- 
fection of  my  nature.  Under  the  sha 
dow  of  thy  wings  is  perpetual  repose^ 
and  from  the  light  of  thy  countenance 
flow  eternal  joy  and  felicity.  To  thee 
be  glory  and  honour,  to  tltee  adoration 
and  obedience,  from  all  thy  creatures  for 
ever.     Amen.  ^ 

And  sikice  thou  hast  ordained  the  day 
to  labour,  and  the  night  to  take  our  rest, 
as  I  praise  thee  for  the  blessings  of  this 
(iay  past,  so  I  implore  thy  protection  this 
night  to  come.  Let  the  eyes  of  thy  pro. 
vidence  watch  over  me,  and  thy  holy 
angels  pitch  their  tents  about  me ;  that 
being  safely  delivered  from  all  dangers, 
and  comfortably  refreshed  with  mode* 
rate  sleep,  I  may  the  better  be  enabled 
to  perform  the  employments  of  my  call- 
ing and  state  of  life,  and  faithfully  ))er- 
•Bvere  in  the  discharge  of  the  duties  of 
thy  service ;  and  so  daily  advance  to 
new  victories  over  my  passions,  and  to 
a  more  perfect  observance  of  thy  com- 
mandments ;  till  having  passed  my  days 
m  thy  fear,  I  may  end  them  in  thy  »• 


P&AYBRS    FOE   NIGHT. 


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TOUT,  and  rejoice  with  thee  for  ever  in 
thy  heavenly  kingdom,  through  Jesua 
Christ  our  Lord  and  only  Saviour  who 
with  tliee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  iiveth 
and  reigneth,  one  God,  world  without  end* 

Amen. 

An  Act  of  CorUritiorL 

O  DREAD  Lord,  and  most  indulgent 
Father  of  mercies  !  I  a  wretched 
worm  have  sinned  |igainst  heaven,  and 
beibre  thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy 
to  be  called  thy  servant,  much  less  to 
be  accounted  tfiy  child,  having  repaid 
80  much  bounty  with  contempt,  and  so 
many  benefits  with  ingratitude.  Where 
shall  I  find  punishment  enough  to  be 
revenged  on  me  for  my  sins,  or  tears 
enough  to  wash  out  my  iniquities'? 
Alas!  I  grieve  not  at  those  pains  which  I 
have  deserved  for  my  rebellion ;  it  only 
pierces  my  very  heart  that  I  have  of- 
fended a  God  who  ought  to  be  beloved  . 
and  honoured  above  all  things.  What 
shall  I  say,  dear  Lord,  in  detestation  of 
the  crimes  I  have  committed?  What 
shall  I  do  to  prevent  my  future  re- 
lapses? Father,  from  henceforth  the 
face  of  sin  shall  l>o  more  hideous  to  me 
than  hell,  and  the  least  temptation  to  it 
more  frightful  than  death.  Forgive, 
0   Almighty   Lord,   forgive,  and  have 


I 


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PRATERS   FOR   NIGHT. 


Qot  tlie  sins  of  my  past  life  in  remem- 
brance. Why  should  the  mighty  Lord 
of  heaven  and  earth  be  incensed  against 
so  poor,  so  contemptible  an  object? 
Behold  me,  O  God,  not  in  thy  anger, 
but  according  to  the  tender  bowels  of 
thy  infinite  mercy :  for  thou  art  our 
Father,  and  we  are  thy  children ;  thou 
art  our  Maker,  and  we  are  as  clay  in  tny 
hands ;  thou  canst  ;jvith  those  waters, 
drawn  from  the  fountain  of  our  blessed 
Saviour,  cleanse  our  pollutions  ;  and 
with  the  mixture  of  one  drop  of  his 
most  precious  blood  mould  us  again 
into  vessels  of  honour.  Of  thee  only, 
O  merciful  Father,  I  beg  and  hope  for 
pardon,  upon  thee  only  do  I  call  and  de- 
pend for  assistance ;  that  I  may  here 
after  constantly  serve  thee  with  a  true 
and  faithful  obedience,  and  inseparably 
adiiere  to  thee  with  a  pure  and  perfect 
love  for  ever. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Dead, 
O  GOD,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer 
of  aJ  the  faitliful,  give  to  the  souls  of 
thy  servants  departed,  full  remission  of 
all  their  offences,  that  through  the  help 
of  pious  supplications,  they  may  obtain 
the  pardon  of  which  they  have  been  al- 
ways desirous  :  who  livest  and  reignest 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

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PRAYEAS  FOR   NIGHT. 


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V.  Give  them,  O  Lord,  eternal  rest* 

R,  And  let  perpetual  light  shine  upon 
them. 

V.  May  they  rest  in  peace.  R.  Amen. 

The  Hymn,    Te  lucis  ante  terminum 
BEFORE  the  closing  of  the  day. 

Creator,  we  thee  humbly  pray. 
That  for  Ihy  wonted  m^^rcy's  sake. 
Thou  us  into  protection  take. 

May  nothing  in  our  minds  excite 
Vain  dreams  and  phantoms  of  the  night ; 
Keep  off  our  enemy,  that  so 
Our  bodies  no  uncleanness  know. 

To  Jesus,  from  a  Virgin  sprung. 
Be  glory  given,  and  praises  sung ; 
The  like  to  God  the  Father  be. 

And  Holy  Ghost  eternally.    Amen 
Antiphon, 

SAVE  us,  O  Lord,  waking,  and  keep 
us,  sleeping,  that  we  may  watch  with 
Christ,  and  rest  in  peace.     Amen. 

Preserve  us  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
and  protect  us  under  the  shadow  of  thy 
wings.  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  m 
this  night  without  sin. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord,  have 
mercy  on  us. 

May  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  O  Lord, 
as  we  have  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  and  let  wiy 
«mpplicatioR  come  unto  thee. 


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THE  LITANY  OF  LORETTO. 


The  Prayer, 

VISIT,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  this 
habitxition,  and  repel  from  it  all  snares 
of  the  enemy.  Let  thy  holy  angels 
dwell  therein  to  preserve  us  in  peace, 
and  may  thy  blessing  be  upon  us  for  ever, 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE   LITANY   OF   OUR   B.    LADY   OF 
LORETTO, 

So  called  from  its  being  usiLaTly  sitng  in 
the  Church  of  Loretto  on  all  Satur^ 
days,  and  Festivals  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  Mary. 

Anthem, 

WE  fly  to  thy  patronage,  O  sacred 
mother  of  God ;  despise  not  our 
prayers  in  our  necessities,  but  deliver  us 
from  all  dangers,  O  glorious  and  blessed 
ever  Virgin. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
O   God  the  Father  of  Heaven,  Heve 

mercy  upon  i«. 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  upon  us, 
O  G(jd  the  Holy  Ghost,  Have  mercg 

upon  us. 

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TBOB  LITANT   OP  LORBTfO.  32 

0  Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  Have  mereg 

upon  us. 
Holy  Mary, 
Eloly  Mother  of  God, 
Holy  Virgin  of  Virgins, 
Mother  of  Christ, 
Mother  of  divine  grace, 
Most  pure  mother, 
Most  chaste  mother, 
Undefiled  mother, 
Untouched  mother. 
Most  amiable  mother. 
Most  admirable  mother. 
Mother  of  our  Creator, 
Mother  of  our  Redeemer, 
Most  prudent  Virgin, 
Most  venerable  Virgin, 
Most  renowned  Virgin, 
Most  powerful  Virgin, 
Most  merciful  Virgin, 
Most  faithful  Virgin, 
Mirror  of  justice. 
Seat  of  wisdom. 
Cause  of  our  joy, 
Spiritual  vessel. 
Honourable  vessel. 
Vessel  of  singular  devotion? 
Mystical  rose, 
Tower  of  David, 
Tower  of  ivory, 
House  of  gold, 


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THE   LITANY   OF  LORfiTXO 


Ark  of  the  covenant. 
Gate  of  heaven. 
Morning  star, 
Health  of  the  weak, 
Refuge  of  sinners, 
Comfort  of  the  afflicted. 
Help  of  Christians, 
Queen  of  angels. 
Queen  of  patriarchs. 
Queen  of  prophets, 
Queen  of  apostles. 
Queen  o^  martyrs. 
Queen  of  confessors. 
Queen  of  virgins. 
Queen  of  all  saints, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  Spare  us,  O  Lord. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world.  Hear  us,  O  Lord, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world.  Have  mercy  upon  us 

ArUhenu 

WE  fly  to  thy  patronage,  0  sacred 
mother  of  God  ;  despise  not  our  prayers 
in  our  necessities,  but  deliver  us  fronn 
all  dangers,  O  glorious  and  blessed  ever 
V  irgin. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  mother  of  God. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of 
the  promises  of  Christ. 

Let  us  Pray. 

POUR    forth,  we    beseech  thee,   O 


PRAYERS  FOa   NIGHT. 


m 


Lord,  thy  grace  into  our  hearts  that 
we,  to  whom  the  incarnation  of  Christ 
thy  Son  was  made  known  by  the  mes- 
sage  of  an  angel,  may,  by  his  passion 
»ind  cross,  be  brought  to  the  glory  of 
is  resurrection  :  through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

V.  May  the  divine  assistance  alwajTi 
remain  with  us.     R.  Amen. 

V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful 
departed,  through  the  mercy  of  God, 
rest  in  peace.     R.  Amen. 

To  the  B»  Virgin  Mary, 

O  GLORIOUS  Virgin  Mary,  I  com- 
poit  my  soul  and  body  to  thy  blessed 
trust  this  night  and  for  ever,  but  more 
especially  at  the  hour  of  my  death.  I 
recommend  to  thy  merciful  charity  all 
my  hopes,  my  consolation,  my  distress 
and  mise^  ;  my  Ufe,  and  the  end  thereof; 
that  tlirough  thy  most  holy  intercession, 
all  my  works  may  be  directed  according 
to  the  will  of  thy  blessed  Son,  Amen. 
A  Prayer  to  your  Guardian  AngeL 

O  ANGEL  of  God,  to  whose  holy 
eare  I  am  committed  by  the  supreme 
clemency,  enlighten,  defend  and  protect 
me  this  night  from  all  sin  and  danger. 
Amen. 

The  Blesshig. 

O  GOD  the  Father  bless  me  ;  Jesiu 
"Hnat  defend   and    ke^ip  me :    the  vjr. 


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PRATEIIS  FOE  NIOHl. 


tue  of  the  Holy  Ghost  enlighteD  and 
sanctify  me  this  night  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 

Into  thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I  commend  my 
spirit.     Lord  Jesus  receive  my  soul. 
When  you  go  to  Bedy  say, 

IN  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesua 
Christ  crucified,  I  lay  me  down  to  rest ! 
bless  me,  O  Lord,  defend  and  govern  me, 
and,  after  this  short  and  miserable  pil- 
grimage, bring  me  to  everlasting  happi- 
ness.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  at  settling  to  Sleep, 

O  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  whose  unwea- 
ried eye  neither  slumbers  nor  sleeps, 
but  continually  watches  in  defence  of  thy 
servants,  take  me  and  mine,  I  beseech 
thee,  into  thy  protection,  and  grant,  that 
whilst  my  body  is  asleep,  my  soul  may  be 
awake  to  thee,  and  that  I  may  hereafter 
behold  thee  in  that  blessed  and  heavenly 
country,  where  thou,  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  eternally  gover. 
nor,  and  where  all  the  Angels,  with 
the  blessed  saints,  are  citizens  for  ever. 
Amen. 

N.  B.  When  you  are  in  hed^  and  caiu 
not  sleep,  employ  your  thoughts  in  some 
spiritual  exercise,  or  in  saying  the  headSf 
or  some  oilier  prayers ;  or  in  meditating 
<m  some  passage  of  our  Saviaur^s  life  and 


THE  SEVEN  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS.  86 

passion ;  particularly  how  he  spent  IhcA 
night  wherein  he  was  taken  in  the  garden; 
or  else  you  may  think  on  the  pair^ul  state 
of  the  souls  in  hell  or  purgatory. 

If  4fou  chance  to  awaken  in  the  dead 
of  the  night,  forthwith  imagine  with  your* 
self  that  you  are  present  among  the  choirM 
of  saints  and  angelsy  and  with  sudden 
acclamation  cry  out  vnth  them  in  the  words 
of  the  hymn.,  which  they  incessantly  sing, 
both  day  and  night,  saying, 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 
heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty 
of  thy  glory. 

Or,  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Live,  Jesus,  live,  and  let  it  be    . 
My  life  to  die  for  love  of  thee. 
The  seven  Penitential  Psalms, 

Anth.  Remember  not,  O  Lord,  oui 
offences,  nor  those  of  our  parents; 
neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins. 

Psalm  vL 

O  LORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thy  indig* 
nation,  nor  chastise  mc  in  thy  wrath. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am 
weak ;  heal  me,  O  Lord,  for  my  bones 
are  ♦.roubled. 


80  TH£  SEVEN  PENITENTIAL  PSALS1& 

And  my  soul  is  troubled  exceedingly 
but  thou,  O  Lord,  how  long  ? 

Turn  to  me,  O  Iiord,  and  deliver  my 
soul :  O  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

For  there  is  no  one  in  death  4hc^i  is 
mindful  of  thee  :  and  who  shall  confess 
to  thee  in  hell  1 

I  have  laboured  in  my  groanings ; 
every  night  will  I  wash  my  bed  :  I  wiD 
water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

My  eye  is  troubled  through  indigna- 
tion :  I  have  grown  old  amongst  all  my 
enemies. 

Depart  from  me.  all  ye  workers  of  ini- 
quity, for  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice 
of  my  weeping. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication ; 
the  Lord  hath  received  my  prayer. 

Let  all  my  enemies  be  ashamed,  and 
be  very  much  troubled :  let  them  be 
turned  back  and  be  ashamed  very 
speedily. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  dec. 
Psalm  xxxL 

BLESSED  are  they  whose  iniquities 
are  forgiven,  and  whof>e  sins  are  cover- 
ed. 

Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
hath  not  imputed  sin,  and  in  whose  spirit 
there  is  no  guile. 

Because  I  was  silent,  my  bones  grew 

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i;he  S£V£N  penitential  psalms.  37 

old;   whilst   I    cried  out  all  the   day 

long. 

For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy 
upon  me  ;  I  am  turned  in  my  anguish, 
whilst  the  thorn  is  fastened. 

I  have  acknowledged  my  sins  to  thee, 
and  my  injustice  I  have  not  concealed. 

I  said  I  will  confess  against  myself  my 
injustice  to  the  Lord  ;  and  that  thou  hast 
forgiven  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  holy 
pray  to  thee,  in  a  seasonable  time. 

And  yet  in  a  flood  of  many  waters, 
they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

Thou  art  my  refuge  from  the  trouble 
which  hath  encompassed  me  :  my  joy, 
deliver  me  from  them  that  surround  me. 

I  wiU  give  thee  understanding,  and  I 
will  instruct  th  3e  in  the  way  in  which 
thou  shalt  go  :  I  will  fix  my  eyes  upon 
thee. 

Do  not  become  like  the  horse  and  the 
mule,  who  have  no  understanding. 

With  bit  and  bridle  bind  fast  their 
jaws,  who  come  not  near  unto  thee. 

Many  are  the  scourges  of  the  sinner, 
but  mercy  shall  encompass  him  that 
hopeth  in  the  Lord. 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice  ye 
just :  and  glory  all  ye  right  of  heart. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  &c 


38     THE  SEVEN  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS* 


Psalm  xxxviL 

REBUKE  me  not,  O  Lord,  in  thy 
ladigiiation}  nor  chastise  me  in  thy 
wrath. 

For  thy  arrows  are  fasteined  in  mei 
and  thy  hand  hath  been  strong  upon  me. 

There  is  no  health  in  my  flesh,  because 
of  thy  wrath  :  there  is  no  peace  for  my 
bones,  because  of  my  sins. 

For  my  iniquities  are  gone  over  my 
head  ;  and,  as  a  heavy  burden,  are  be» 
come  heavy  upon  me. 

My  sores  are  putrefied  and  corrupted, 
because  of  my  foolishness, 

I  am  become  miserable,  and  am  bow- 
ed  down  even  to  the  end  :  I  walked  sor- 
rowflil  all  day  long. 

.     For  my  loins  are  filled  with  illusions : 
and  there  is  no  health  in  my  flesh. 

I  am  afflicted  and  humbled  exceed- 
i^gty  ;  I  roared  with  the  groaning  of  my 
heart. 

Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  thee*  and 
my  groaning  is  not  hid  from  thee. 

My  heart  is  troubled,  my  strength  hath 
Icfl  me,  and  the  light  of  my  eyes  itsa^f 
is  not  with  me. 

My  friends  and  my  neighbours  have 
drawn  near  and  stood  against  me. 

And  they  that  were  near  me  stood 


TIIB  SEVBN  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS.   39 

afar  off:  and  they  that  sought  my  soul 
used  violence. 

And  they  that  sought  evils  to  me 
epoke  vain  things,  and  studied  deceits  all 
the  day  long. 

But  I,  as  a  deaf  man,  heard  not : 
and  was  as  a  dumb  man  not  opening  hifl 
mouth. 

And  I  became  as  a  man  that  heareth 
not :  and  that  hath  no  reproofs  in  his 
mouth. 

For  in  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  hoped  : 
thou  wilt  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God. 

For  I  said,  lest  at  any  time  my  ene- 
mies rejoice  over  me,  and  whilst  my  feet 
are  moved,  they  speak  great  things 
against  me. 

For  I  am  ready  for  scourges,  and  my 
sorrow  is  continually  before  me. 

For  I  will  declare  my  iniquity  :  and  1 
will  think  for  my  sin. 

But  my  enemies  live,  and  are  stronger 
than  I :  and  they  that  hate  me  wron^U- 
ly  are  multipliea. 

They  that  render  evil  for  good,  have  de- 
tracted me,  because  I  followed  goodness. 

Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God : 
do  not  thou  depart  from  me. 

Attend  unto  my  help,  O  Lord,  the  God 
of  my  salvation. 
.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 


40  THB  SEVEN  PBlflTSNTIAL  P8ALN8. 

Psalm  ]i. 

HAVE  mercy  on  me,  O  God,  accoi  cl- 
ing to  thy  great  mercy. 

And  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
tender  mercies  blot  out  my  iniquity. 

Wash  me  yet  more  from  my  iniquity, 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  know  my  iniquity,  and  my  sin 
is  always  before  me. 

To  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  have 
done  evil  before  thee  :  that  thou  mayest 
be  justified  in  thy  words,  and  mayest 
overcome  when  thou  art  judged. 

For  behold  I  was  conceived  in  iniqui- 
ties  :  and  in  sins  did  my  mother  conceive 
me. 

For  behold  thou  hast  loved  truth  :  the 
uncertain  and  hidden  things  of  thy  wis- 
dom  thou  hast  made  manifest  to  me. 

Thou  shalt  sprinkle  me  with  hyssop, 
and  I  shall  be  cleansed  :  thou  shalt  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  made  whiter  than 
snow. 

To  my  hearing  thou  shalt  give  joy  and 
gladness  :  and  the  bones  that  have  been 
humbled  shall  rejoice. 

Turn  away  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and 
blot  out  all  my  iniquities. 

Create  a  clean  heart  in  me,  O  God  : 
and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  my 
bowels' 


\ 


THX  SKVBH  PBNITENTUL  P8ALII8.   41 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  face  :  and 
take  not  thy  holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  tliy  salva- 
tion^  and  strengthen  me  with  a  perfect 
spirit. 

I  will  teach  the  unjust  thy  ways  :  and 
the  wicked  shall  be  converted  to  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood,  O  God,  thou 
Gkxi  of  my  salvation  :  and  my  tongue 
shall  extol  thy  justice. 

O  Lord,  thou  wilt  open  my  lips  :  and 
my  mouth  shall  declare  thy  praise. 

For  if  thou  hadst  desired  sacrifice,  I 
would  indeed  have  given  it :  with  burnt 
offerings  thou  wilt  not  be  delighted. 

A  sacrifice  to  God  is  an  afflicted  spirit : 
a  contrite  and  humbled  hearty  O  God, 
thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Deal  favourably,  O  Lord,  in  thy  good 
will  with  Sion  :  that  the  wcdls  of  Jerusa. 
lem  may  be  built  up. 

Then  shalt  thou  accept  the  sacrifice 
of  justice,  oblations  and  whole  burnt  of- 
ferings ;  then  shall  they  lay  calves  upon 
thy  altars. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Psalm  cL 

HEAR,  O  Lord,  my  prayer,  and  lei 

tiy  cry  come  to  thee. 

Turn  not  away  thy  face  fix)m  roe, 

4 


42   THE  S£V£N  PENITENTIi^L  PSALMS. 

in  the  day  when  I  am  in  trouble,  incline 
thy  ear  to  me. 

In  what  day  soever  I  shall  call  upon 
thee,  hear  me  speedily. 

For  my  days  are  vanished  like  smokes 
and  my  bones  are  grown  dry,  like  fuel 
for  the  fire. 

I  am  smitten  as  grass,  and  my  heart 
ia  withered  :  because  I  forgot  to  eat  my 
bread. 

Through  the  voice  of  my  groaning, 
my  bone  hath  cleaved  to  my  flesh. 

I  am  become  like  to  a  pelican  of  the 
wilderness  :  I  am  like  a  night  raven  in 
the  house. 

I  have  watched,  and  am  become  as  a 
sparrow,  all  alone  on  the  house  top 

All  the  day  long  my  enemies  reproach- 
ed me :  and  they  that  praised  me  did 
swear  against  me. 

For  I  did  eat  ashes  like  bread,  and 
mingled  my  drink  with  weeping. 

Because  of  thy  anger  and  indignation  : 
for  having  lifted  me  up,  thou  hast  thrown 
me  down. 

My  days  have  declined  like  a  shadow, 
and  I  am  withered  like  grass.    . 

But  thou,  O  Lord,  endurest  for  ever  : 
and  thy  memorial  to  all  generations 
Hiou  shalt  arise  and  have  mercy  on 


TUB  SEVEN  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS.   48 

Sion,  for  it  is  time  to  have  mercy  on  it) 
for  the  time  is  come. 

For  the  stones  thereof  have  pleased 
thy  servants  :  and  they  shall  have  pity 
on  the  earth  thereof. 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  fear  thy  name, 
0  Lord :  and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth 
thy  glory. 

For  the  Lord  hath  built  up  Sion :  and 
he  shall  be  seen  in  his  glory. 

He  hath  had  regard  to  the  prayer  of 
the  humble  :  and  he  hath  not  despised 
their  petition. 

Let  these  things  be  written  unto  anoth- 
er generation  ;  and  the  people  that  shall 
be  created  shall  praise  the  Lord. 

Because  he  hath  looked  forth  from  hifc 
high  sanctuary  :  from  heaven  the  Lord 
hath  looked  upon  the  earth. 

That  he  might  hear  the  groans  of 
them  that  are  in  fetters  :  that  he  might 
release  the  children  of  the  slain. 

That  Ihey  may  declare  the  name  of  the 
Lord  in  Sion  ;  and  his  praise  in  Jerusa^ 
lem. 

When  the  people  assembled  together, 
and  kings  to  serve  the  Lord. 

lie  answered  him  in  the  way  of  his 
strength :  declare  unto  me  the  fewness 
of  my  days. 

Call  mo  not  a^my  in  the  midst  of  my 


44  THE  SEVEN  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS. 

days ;  thy  years  are  unto  generation 
and  generation. 

In  the  beginning,  O  Lord,  thou  found- 
edst  the  earth :  and  the  heavens  are  the 
work  of  thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  but  thou  remainest  i 
and  all  of  them  shall  grow  old,  lilce  a 
garment. 

And  as  a  vesture  thou  shalt  change 
them,  and  they  shall  be  changed :  but 
thou  art  always  the  self-same,  and  thy 
years  shall  not  fail. 

The  children  of  thy  servants  shaD 
continue  ;  and  their  seed  shall  be  direct* 
ed  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Psalm  exxix. 

OUT  of  the  depths  I  have  cried  to 
thee,  O  Lord  :  Lord  hear  my  voice. 

Let  thy  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice 
of  my  supplication. 

If  thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  mark  iniquities, 
Lord  who  shall  stand  it  1 

For  with  thee  there  is  merciful  for- 
giveness  :  and  by  reason  of  thy  law,  I 
have  waited  for  thee,  O  Lord. 

My  soul  hath  relied  on  his  word  :  my 
\)ul  hath  hoped  in  the  Lord. 

From  the  morning  watch,  even  imt!) 
night,  let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord. 


THE  SEVEN  PENITENTIAL  PSALMS.   45 

Because  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercyi 
and  with  him  plentiful  redemption. 

And  he  shaJl  redeem  Israel  from  all 
his  iniquities. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Psalm  cxliL 

HEAR,  O  Lord, my  prayer ;  give  eoi 
to  my  supplication  in  thy  truth :  heai'  me 
in  thy  justice. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  >^ith  thy 
servant .  for  in  thy  sight  no  man  living 
f-^!  "  be  justified. 

I  uf  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my 
soul :  he  hath  brought  down  my  life  to 
the  earth. 

He  hath  made  me  to  dwell  in  dark- 
ness, as  those  that  have  been  dead  of 
old :  and  my  spirit  is  in  anguish  within 
me :  my  heart  within  me  is  tioubled. 

!  remembered  the  days  of  old  2 1  me- 
ditated on  all  thy  works  2  I  mused  upon 
the  works  of  thy  hands. 

I  stretched  forth  my  hands  to  thee : 
my  soul  is  as  earth  without  water  unto 
thee. 

Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord :  my  spirit 
hath  fainted  away. 

Turn  not  away  thy  face  from  me,  lest 
I  be  like  unto  them  that  go  down  into  the 
pit. 


46  THE  UTAiNY  OF  THE  SAINTS. 

Cause  iiie  to  iiear  thy  mercy  in  the 
morning,  for  in  thee  have  I  hoped. 

Make  thy  way  known  to  me  wherein 
I  should  walk  :  for  I  have  lilted  up  my 
so  M  to  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  my  enemies,  O  Lord> 
to  thee  have  I  iled  :  teach  me  to  do  thy 
will,  for  thou  art  my  God. 

Thy  good  s^iirit  shall  lead  me  into 
the  right  land  :  for  thy  name's  sake,  O 
Lord,  thou  wilt  quicken  me  in  thy  jus- 
tice. ^ 

Thou  wilt  bring  my  soul  out  of  trou- 
ble  :  and  in  thy  mercy  thou  wilt  destroy 
my  enemies. 

And  thou  wilt  cut  off  all  them  that  af- 
flict my  soul  :  for  I  am  thy  servant. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  dec. 

Anth.  Remember  not,  O  Lord,  our 
offences,  nor  those  of  our  parents  : 
neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins. 


The  Litany  and  Prayers  recommended 
to  he  said  in  Catholic  Families  eveiy 
Evening. 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Christ 
have  mercy  upon  lis.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us.  Christ  hear  us.  Christ,  gra- 
ciously hear  us.  O  G  od  the  Fatlier  of 
heaven,  Have  mercy  upon  iw. 

•       •      \  - 


m  liITANY   OF  THE  SAINTS.        47 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world. 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  Have  mercy  ujxm 

us. 
0  Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  Have  mera, 

upon  u^. 
Holy  Mary,  Pray  for  us. 
Holy     Mother    of  St.  Thomas, 


God, 
Holy  Virgin  of 

Virgins, 
St.  Michael, 
St.  Gabriel, 
St.  Raphael, 


St.  James, 
St.  Philip, 
St.  Bartholomew, 
St.  Matthew, 
St.  Simon, 
St.  Thaddee, 


All  ye  holy  Angels  St.  Matthias, 
and  Archangels,  St.  Barnaby, 
All  ye  holy  Orders  St.  Luke, 
of  blessed  spirits,  St.  Mark, 
St.  Jolin  Baptist,     St.  Martin, 
St.  Joseph,  St.  Nicholas, 

All  ye  holy  Patri-  All  ye  holy 
archs  and  Pro-  ciples  of 
phets.  Lord, 

All  ye  holy  Apos-  All  ye  holy  Inno 
ties  and  Evan-      cents, 
gelists,  St.  Stephen, 


I 

dis. 
oui 


St.  Peter, 
St.  Paul, 
St.  Andrew, 
St.  James, 
St.  John, 


St.  Lawrence, 

St.  Vincent, 

SS.  Fabian  and  Sc 

Dastian, 
SS.  John  and  Paul 


I 


48       THE   LITANY   OF  THE  SAINTS, 

SS.  Cosmos    and  St.  Bonnet.     « 

Damian,  St.  Bernard, 

SS.    Gervase  and  St.  Dominic, 
F'  tase,  St.  Francis, 

AU  .  e  holy  Mar-  All  ye  holy  Piiests 

and  Levites, 
All  ye  holy  Monki 
and  Hermits.     ^ 
St.  Mary  Magda- » 


lyrs, 


St.  Sylvester, 
St.  Gregory, 
St.  Ambrose, 
St  Aiigustin, 
St.  Jeum, 
St.  Patrick, 


len,  % 

St.  Agatha,  ^ 

St.  Lucy,  (X, 

Allye  holy  Bishops  St.  Agnes, 

and  Confessors,  St.  Cecily, 
All  ye  holy  Doc-  St.  Catharine, 

tors,  St.  Anastasia, 

SL  Anthony,  St.  Bridgit, 

All  ye  holy  Virgins  and  Widows,  Prap 

for  us. 
All  ye  Men  and  Women,  Saints  of  God, 

Make  intercession/or  us. 
Be  merciful  unto  us,  Spare  usj  O  Lord. 
Be  merciful  unto  us,  graciously  hear  uSf 

O  Lord. 
From  all  evil,  8 

From  all  sin,  k 

From  thy  wrath,  « 

From  sudden  and  unprovided  death,  '3 
From  the  deceits  of  the  devil,  "^ 

Prom  anger,  hatred,  and  all  ill  will,    ^3 
From  the  spirit  of  fornication^  o 


THB  LITANT  OF  THB  SAINTS.       49 

From  lightning  and  tempesty 

From  everlasting  death, 

Thro'  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  incar. 

nation,  ^ 

Thro'  thy  coming,  3 

Thro'  thy  nativity, 
Thro'  thy  baptism  and  holy  fasting, 
Thro'  thy  cross  and  passion, 
Thro'  thy  death  and  burial. 
Thro'  thy  holy  resurrection. 
Thro'  thy  admirable  ascension,  ^^ 

Thro'  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost 

the  Comforter, 
In  the  day  of  judgment. 
We  sinners,  beseech  theCf  hear  us. 
That  thou  spare  us.  We  beseech  thee^  <^c. 
That  thou  pardon  us,  We  beseech  thee^  ^c 
ThAt  thou   vouchsafe  to  bring  us  to 

true  penance. 
That  thou  vouchsafe  to  govern  ani  , 

preserve  thy  holy  church,  «^ 

That  thou  vouchsafe  to  preserve  our  c" 

Apostolic  Prelate,  and  all  ecclesias-^ 

tical  orders  in  holy  religion,  ^g 

That  thou  vouchsafe  to  humble  the§ 

enemies  of  thy  holy  church,  1 

That  thou  vouchsafe  to  give  peace  and  ^^ 

true  concord  to  christian  kings  and^ 

princes. 
That  thou  vouchsafe  to  grant  peaca 

and  unity  to  all  Christian  people^ 


u 


«^ 


50       THB   LITANY   OF  THE  SAINTS. 

Tlial  thou  vouchsafe  to  comfort  oiid 

keep  us  in  thy  holy  service, 
That  thou  iifl  up  our  minds  to  heaven-  ^ 

ly  desires,  i^ 

That  thou  render  eternal  good  things  J 

to  our  benefactors,  ^ 

That  thou  deliver  our  souls  and  those^ 

of  our  brethren,  kinsfolk,  and  bene-^ 

factors  from  eternal  damnation, 
That  thou  vouchsafe  to  give  and  pre- 

serve  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  "^ 

That  thou  vouclisafe  to  give  etemafe 

rest  to  all  the  faithful  departed. 
That  thou  vouchsafe  graciously  to  heai 

us, 
Son  of  God,  We  beseech  ihee,  hear  us. 
Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sins 

of  the  world.  Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sins 

of  the  world.  Hear  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sins 

of  the  vrorldj  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  hear  us,     Christ,  graciously  hear 

us.     Lord,  have    mercy    upon    us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us.     Lord 

have  mercy  upon  us.  Our  Father,  dsc. 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 
Psalm  Ixix. 

O  God,  come  to  my  assistance :  0 
Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. . 


THE  LrrAMT  ov  the  saints.     51 

Let  them  be  confounded  and  ashamed 
that  seek  my  soul. 

Let  them  be  turned  backward,  and 
blush  for  shame,  that  desire  evils  to  me. 

Let  them  presently  be  turned  away, 
blushing  for  shame  that  say  to  me,  *Tis 
well,  'tis  well. 

Let  all  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be 
glad  in  thee  ;  and  let  such  as  love  thy 
salvation  say  always,  The  Lord  be  mag- 
nified. 

But  I  am  needy  and  poor  :  O  God, 
help  me. 

Thou  art  my  helper  and  deliverer :  C 
Lord,  make  no  delay. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

V  Save  thy  servants.  R.  Trusting 
in  thee,  O  my  God.  V.  Be  unto  us,  O 
Lord,  a  tower  of  strength.  R.  From 
the  face  of  the  enemy.  V.  Let  not  the 
enemy  prevail  against  us.  Nor  the 
son  of  iniquity  have  power  to  hurt  us. 
V.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according 
to  our  sins.  R.  Nor  reward  us  accord* 
ing  to  our  iniquities. 

V.  Let  us  pray  for  our  chief  Bishop  N. 

R.  Maythe  Lord  preserve  him  and 
prolong  his  life,  and  make  him  blessed 
on  earth :  and  deliver  him  not  to  the 
will  of  his  enemies. 

V.  Let  us  pray  for  our  benefactors. 


©2      THE   LITANY  OF  THE   SAINTS. 

R.  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake, 
vouchsafe  to  render  eternal  life  to  all 
those  hy  whom  we  have  received  good. 

V.  Let  us  pray  for  the  faithful  depart- 
ed. 

R.  Eternal  rest  give  to  them,  O  Lord  ; 
and  let  perpetual  light  shine  unto  thenL 

V.  May  they  rest  in  peace.  R.  Amen. 

V.  For  our  absent  brethren.  R.  O  my 
God,  save  thy  servants  trusting  in  thee, 

V.  Send  them  help,  O  Lord,  from  thy 
holy  place. 

R.  And  from  Sion  protect  them. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  supplication  come  to 
thee. 

Let  us  pray, 

O  GOD,  whose  property  it  is  always 
to  have  mercy,  and  to  spare,  receive 
our  petitions,  that  we  and  all  thy  ser- 
vants, who  are  bound  by  the  chain  of 
sin,  may,  by  the  compassion  of  thy  good- 
ness, mercifully  be  absolved. 

HEAR,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  the 
prayer  of  thy  suppliantw,  and  pardon 
the  sins  of  them  that  confess  to  thee,  that, 
of  thy  bounty,  thou  may  est  grant  us  par- 
don  and  peace. 

OUT  of  thy  clemency,  O  Lord,  show 
thy  unspeakable  mercy  to  us,  that  so 
thou  mayest  both  acquit  us  of  our  sins. 


THB  LITAfnr  OF  THB  SAINTS.       53 

and  deliver  us  from  the  punishment  we 
deserve  for  them. 

O  GODi  wiio  by  sia  art  offended,  and 
by  penance  paoified,  mercifully  regard 
the  prayers  of  thy  people,  who  make 
supplication  to  thee,  and  turn  away  the 
scourges  of  thy  anger,  which  wc  deserve 
for  our  sins. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  eternal  God, 
have  mercy  on  thy  servant  N.  our  chief 
bishop,  iuid  direct  him  according  to  thy 
clemency,  in  the  way  of  everlasting 
salvation ;  that  by  thy  grace  he  may  de. 
sire  such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  thy 
ivill,  and  perform  them  with  all  his 
strength. 

0  GOD,  from  whom  are  all  holy  de. 
sires,  righteous  counsels,  and  just  works  ; 
give  to  thy  servants  that  peace  which 
the  world  cannot  give  ;  that  our  hearts, 
bei'^g  disposed  to  keep  thy  command- 
ments, and  the  fear  of  enemies  taken 
away,  the  times,  through  thy  protection 
may  be  peaceable. 

INFLAME,  O  Lord,  our  reins  and 
hearts  with  the  fire  of  thy  holy  Spirit ; 
that  we  may  serve  thee  with  a  chaste 
body,  and  please  thee  with  a  clean 
heart. 

O  GOD,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer 
of  aU  the  faithful,  give  to  the  souls  of 


64       THE  LITANY   OP  THE   SAINTS. 

thy  servants  departed,  the  remission  of 
all  their  sins  ;  that  through  the  help  of 
pious  supplications  they  may  obtain  that 
pardon  which  they  have  always  desired. 

PREVENT,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  our  actions,  by  thy  holy  inspira- 
tions,  and  carry  them  on  by  thy  gracious 
assistance,  that  every  prayer  and  work 
of  ours  may  always  begin  from  thee,  and 
by  thee  be  happily  ended.  i 

^  O  ALMIGHTY  and  eternal  God,  who 
hast  dominion  over  the  living  and  the 
dead,  and  art  merciful  to  all  those  whom 
thou  foreloiowest  shall  be  thine  by  faith 
and  good  works  ;  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  that  they  for  whom  we  have  pur- 
posed to  offer  our  prayers,  whether  this 
present  world  still  retains  them  in  the 
flesh,  or  the  next  hath  already  received 
them  divested  of  their  bodies,  may,  lyy 
the  intercession  of  thy  saints,  and  tlM 
clemency  of  thy  goodness,  obtain  pardon 
and  full  remission  of  all  their  sins : 
through,  (fee.     R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  lei  my  supplication  come  unto 
thee. 

V.  May  the  Almighty  and  most  mei- 
ciful  Lord,  graciously  hear  us.  R.  Amen, 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  da- 
parted,  through  the  mercy  of  God,  ro>st 
in  oeace.     R.  Amen. 


55 

Devout  Prayers  tohith  may  be  mid  after 
the  Litanies,  according  to  the  diversity 
of  Times  and  Occasions. 

A  Prayer  for  Ood^s  holy  Church, 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God, 
who  hast  revealed  thy  glory  to  all  na 
tions  in  Christ,  preserve  the  works  of  thy 
mercy,  that  thy  church,  spread  through- 
out the  world,  may  persevere  with  steacL 
fast  faith  in  the  confession  of  thy  namg , 
through,  &c. 

For  the  Chief  Bishop, 

0  GOD,  the  Pastor  and  Governor  of 
all  the  faithful,  mercifully  regard  thy 
servant  N.  whom  thou  hast  placed  as 
chief  Pastor  over  thy  Church  ;  grant,  we 
beseech  thee,  that  both  by  word  and  ex- 
ample he  may  edify  all  those  who  are 
under  his  charge,  that,  together  with  the 
flock  committed  to  his  care,  he  may  ar- 
rive  at  life  everlasting :  through  our 
Lord,  &c. 

For  ^11  degrees  of  the  Church, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God, 
by  whose  spirit  the  whole  body  of  tlie 
Church  is  sanctified  and  governed  :  hear, 
we  beseech  thee,  our  humble  sui)plica. 
tions  for  all  degrees  thereof ;  that  by  the 
assistance  of  thy  grace,  they  may  faith- 
fiilly  serve  thee  :  through,  &c. 


DEVOUT  PAAYBES 

A  Prayer  in  any  Necessity, 
O  GOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  the 
fountain  of  all  goodness,  mercifully  heai 
the  fervent  prayers  of  thy  Church,  and 
grant  that  what  we  ask  with  faith,  we 
Diay  effectually  obtain  :  through,  dec. 
Against  the  Persecutors  of  the  Church, 

RECEIVE,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
die  prayers  of  thy  Church,  and  merciful, 
ly  appease  thy  wrath  against  us;  that 
cdl  adversities  and  errors  being  removed, 
we  may  serve  thee  in  secure  liberty : 
through,  &c. 

A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  United 

States, 

WE  pray  thee,  O  God  of  might,  wis- 
dom,  and  justice,  through  whom  authority 
is  rightly  administered,  laws  are  enacted, 
and  judgment  decreed,  assist,  with  thy 
Holy  Spirit  of  counsel  and  fortitude,  the 
President  of  these  United  States  ;  that 
his  administration  may  be  conducted  in 
rightcc!isness,  and  be  eminently  useful  to 
Uiy  people,  over  whom  he  presides ;  by 
•ncouraging  due  respect  for  virtue  and 
religion ;  by  a  faithful  execution  of  th3 
laws  in  justice  and  mercy ;  and  by  r©- 
straining  vice  and  immorality. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Afflicted. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God, 
the  Comforter  of  tlis  sorrowful,  and  the 


«>»  DIF«RK,T  OCCASIOHS.  fi, 

wpport  of  those  who  »«..«•  / 
give  ear  to  the  prave«  J^  t^"^^ ' 
on  tliee  in  their  \Si^'.  X  ^„h^ 
%  mercy  present  witht  J,  u?'^ 
f««uies,  their  moun^LX V''^;'««: 
mtojoy :  through,  «fec.  "*** 

suchaserrmavmnpnf      J     ''^««  of 
-tyofthyTfffrhrgtTc™^^^'" 

people  ;  that  th^  1-  L  "'^'Jness  of  that 
ChrW  ;„?  Lo?d  bif  ht    of  thy    truth, 

^yn.aybedSvS^.^S'L^thoS: 
nass :  through,  &c.  ^"^  ''^^^ 

Prayera,  and  deHverin"        '"^>P*     o*" 

--Hip  ^  Srstj^r/rtS; 


58 


DBYOXJy    PRAYERS 


\ti 


* 

Churchy  to  the  praise  and  honooL  d  tiijr 
glorious  name  :  through,  ^ 
In  time  of  War, 

O  GrOD,  who  puttest  an  end  to  wars 
and,  by  the  power  of  thy  protection,  van- 
quishest  the  opposers  of  such  as  trust  in 
thee,  help  thy  servants,  who  earnestly 
crave  thy  mercy  ;  that  the  evil  designs 
jf  our  enemies  being  defeated,  we  may 
praise  thee  with  incessant  gratitude :. 
through,  &c.  \ 

In  time  cf  Famine  and  Pestilence, 

GRANT  us,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
the  effect  of  our  prayer,  and  mercifully 
turn  away  from  thy  servants  all  pesti- 
lence  and  famine :  that  the  hearts  of 
meii  may  know  that  such  scourges  pro- 
ceed from  thy  indignation,  and  cease  by 
thy  mercy  :  through,  &c. 

A  Prayer  for  Rain, 

,0  GOD,  in  whom  we  live,  and  move, 
and  have  our  being,  grant  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  con^petent  rain  ;  that  partaking  of 
fty  temporal  blessings,  we  may  the  more 
confidently  desire  those  which  are  eter- 
nal :  thropugh,  6zc. 

For  Fair  Weather, 

HEAR  our  supplications,  O  Lord, 
and  vouchsafe  to  thy  servants  the  bless* 
ing  of  fair  weather ;  that  we,  who  are 


ON   DIFFEKENT  OCCASIONS. 


50 


justly  afflicted  for  our  sins,  may  find  re- 
lief in  thy  clemency  :  through,  &c. 
In  any  Tribvlation, 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  despise  not  thy 
people  who  call  upon  thee  in  their  afflic 
lions  ;  but  for  the  glory  of  thy  name  for 
give  them  their  sins,  and  deliver  them 
from  all  sorrow :  through,  dec. 
For  Remission  of  Sins. 

O  GOD,  who  rejectest  none,  but  art 
pacified  by  penance  even  towards  the 
greatest  ofenders,  mercifully  regard  the 
prayers  of  thy  servants,  that  through  thy 
mercy  we  may  obtain  the  pardon  of  oui 
sins,  and  be  enabled  to  fulfil  thy  com. 
mandments  :  through,  dec. 

Against  Temptations. 

O  GOD,  who  justifiest  the  wicked  thai 
repent,  and  desirest  not  the  death  of  a 
sinner  ;  we  humbly  beseech  thy  majesty 
to  defend  thy  servants  with  thy  heavenly 
grace,  who  trust  in  thy  mercy,  and  pre- 
serve them  by  thy  continual  protection, 
tliat  they  may  persevere  m  thy  service, 
and  by  no  temptations  be  ever  separated 
from  tliee :  through,  &c. 

For  stxh  as  are  on  a  Journey, 

HEARKEN  to  our   supplications,  O 
Lord,  and  render  the  way    of  thy   ser 
vonts  prosperous  and  safe :  grant  that 
amidst  all  thp  varietiea  of  this  journey 


#1 


■'jwi 


'1!!'} 


60 


DBVOUT    PHAYERSI 


and  their  whole  life,  they  may  always  be 

protected  by  thy  assistance  :  throughi  &c. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Sick. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  eternal  God,  the 

perpetual  salval'on  of  them  that  believe, 

hear  us  for  tliy  sick  servants,  for  whom 

we  humbly  crave  the  help  of  thy  mercy ; 

that  their  health  being  restored  to  them, 

tliey  may  render  thanks  to  thee  in  thy 

Church  :  through,  &c.  j 

A  Prayer  for  the  lAving* 

EXTEND  unto  thy  faithful,  O  Lord, 
the  right  hand  of  thy  heavenly  succoui, 
that  they  may  seek  thee  with  all  their 
hearts  and  obtain  of  thy  mercy  whatever 
is  necessary  to  their  condition  i  through, 
&c. 


Prayers  to  beg  the  Chrace  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
The  Hymn,  Veni,  Sancte  Spiritus, 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  send  down  thost 
beams 
Which  sweetly  flow  in  silent  j^treams, 

From  thy  bright  throne  above  : 
O  come,  thou  Father  of  the  poor, 
Thou  bounteous  source  of  all  our  store • 

Come,  fire  our  hearts  with  love. 
Come  thou  of  comforters  the  best. 
Come  thou  the  soul's  delicious  guest* 

The  pilgrim's  sweet  relief? 


TO  TII£  HOLT  GHOST. 


61 


Thou  art  our  rest,  in  toil  and  sweaty 
Refreshment  in  excessive  heat, 

And  comfort  in  our  grief. 
O  sacred  light,  shoot  home  thy  dartflj 
O  pierce  the  centre  of  those  hearts, 

Whose  faith  aspires  to  thee  : 
Without  thy  God-head,  nothing  can 
Have  any  worth,  or  price  in  man, 

Nothing  can  harmless  he. 
Lord  wash  our  sinful  stains  away. 
Water  from  heaven  our  barren  clay  •, 

Our  wounds  and  bruises  heal  : 
To  thy  sweet  yoke  our  stiff  necks  bow 
Warm  with  tliy  fire  our  hearts  of  spcv , 

Our  wandering  feet  repel. 
0  grant  thy  faithful,  dearest  Lord, 
Whose  only  hope  is  thy  suro  word. 

The  seven  ^fts  of  thy  spirit : 
Grant  us  in  life  t'obey  thy  grace  : 
Grant  us  in  death  to  see  thy  face 

And  endless  joys  inherit.  Amen. 

V.  Send  forth  thy  spirit,  and  they 
shall  be  created.  R.  And  thou  shalt 
renew  the  face  of  the  earth.  V.  O 
Lord,  hear  my  prayer.  R.  And  let  my 
Bupplication  come  to  thee. 

Let  U9  pray. 

O  GOD,  who,  by  the  light  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  hast  instructed  the  hearts  of  tlM 
faithful :  grant  that  by  the  same  spirit, 


62  DEYOUT   PRATERS 

we  may  have  a  right  understanding  in 
all  tilings,  and  e'^ennore  rejoice  in  his 
holy  consolation  :  through,  dec.     Amen 

O  GOD,  to  whom  every  heart  is  o-pfm, 
every  will  declai'es  itself,  and  from  whom 
no  secret  lies  conceakil,  purify,  bj  the 
inspiration  of  the  Holy  Giiost,  the 
thoughts  of  our  hearts ;  th.?t  ve  maj 
perfectly  love  thee,  and  worthily  praise 
tliee :  through,  &:c. 

A   Fray s-r  for  our  Friends. 

O  GGD,  who  hast  poured  the  gift  of 
chjii  iiy,  by  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
into  tiie  hearts  of  the  faithful :  grant  to 
thy  servants,  (here  name  those  you  pray 
for)  for  whom  we  implore  thy  mercy, 
health  of  mind  and  body ;  that  loving 
thee  with  all  their  strength,  they  may  ac- 
complish those  things  which  are  pleasing 
to  thee  :  thiough,  &c. 

For  our  Enemies. 

O  GOD,  the  lover  of  peace  and  pro- 
server  of  charity^  give  peace  and  true 
charity  to  all  our  enemies ;  grant  them 
remission  of  their  sins,  and  deliver  us 
fix)m  their  deceits  :  through,  &c. 

Against  toicked  Thoughts. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  most  gracious 
Crod,    mercifully    regard    our  prayers. 


TO   lUE   HOLY    GnOST. 


63 


and  deliver  our  hearts  from  the  tempta- 
tions of  evil  thoughts ;  that  our  souls 
may  be  made  worthy  habitations  for  the 
Holy  Ghost :  through,  &c. 

For  Charity, 

O  GOD,  who  makest  all  things  bene 
ficial  to  them  that  love  thee,  infuse  into 
our  hearts  an  ii*violable  love  of  thy  cha- 
rity :  that  such  desires  as  we  conceive 
6y  thy  holy  inspiration  may  by  no  temp- 
tation be  ever  changed  :  through,  &c. 
For  Patience. 

O  GOD,  who  by  the  humility  of  thy 
only  begotten  Son  hast  confounded  the 
pride  of  the  old  enemy :  grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  that  we  may  often  call  to 
mind  what  he  meekly  suffered  for  us, 
and  by  his  example  patiently  endure  all 
adversities:  through,  &c. 

For  the  holy  Catholic  Church. 

DEFEND,  O  Lord,  thy  servants,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  from  all  dangers 
of  body  and  soul :  and  by  the  prayers  of 
the  glorious  Virgin  Mary,  of  the  holy 
apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  of  blessed  N, 
and  all  thy  saints,  grant  us  the  mercies 
of  peace  and  safety,  that  all  adversities 
and  errors  being  removed,  thy  Church 
may  serve  thee  in  secure  liberty: 
til  rough,  dec. 


64  TB  Dsrna. 

Te  Dettn,  or  the  Thjomk^xmig  Hymn, 

THEE,  sovereign  God,  our  gratefid 
accents  praise ; 

We  own  thee  Loid,  and  bless  thy  won- 

drous  ways.  [framOf 

To  thee,  eternal  Father,  earth's  whole 

With  loudest  trumpet  sounds  immortal 

fame. 
Lord  God  of  Hosts !  to  thee  the  hea- 
venly pow'rs  [tow'rs. 
With  sounding  anthems,  fill  Xir/  ^'auItuJ 
The  cherubim  thriqe  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 

cry. 
Thrice  Holy  all  the  seraphim  reply. 
And   thrice  returning   echoes   endless 
songs  supply.  [pl^Yt 

Doth  heav'n  and  earth  thy  majesty  dis- 
They  owe  their  beauty  to  thy  glorious 

ray. 
Thy  praises  fill  the  loud  apostles'  choir : 
The  train  of  prophets  in  the  song  con. 

spire. 
Legions  of  martyrs  in  the  chorus  shine^ 
And  vocal  blood  with  vocal  mus*'5  join. 
By  these  thy  Church,  ir^pir'd  with  hea- 
venly art, 
Around  the  world  maintains  a  second 

part : 
/Vnd  tunes  her  sweetest  notes,  O  Go4 

to  thee. 
The  Father  of  unbounded  majesty ; 


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The  Son,  ador'd  co-partner  of  thy  seat, 

And  equal  everlasting  Paraclete. 

Thou  King  of  glory,  Christ;  of  the  Most 
High, 

Thou  co-eternal  filial  Deity  ; 

Thou,  who  to  save  the  world's  impend- 
ing doom,  [womb : 

Vx3uchsaf 'dst  to  dwell  within  a  Virgin's 

Old  tyrant  Death  disarmed  :  before  thee 
fltjw  [ii^gs  drew, 

The  bolts  of  heav'n,  and  back  the  fold- 

To  give  access,  and  make  the  faithful 
way :  [display. 

From  God's  right  hand,  thy  filial  beams 

Thou  art  to  judge  the  living  and  the 
dead : 

Then  spare  those  souls  for  whom  thy 
veins  have  bled. 

0  take  us  up  among  the  blest  above, 

To  share  with  them  thy  everlasting  love* 

Preserve,  O  Lord,  thy  people,  and  en- 
hance 

Thy  blessing  on  thine  own  inheritance. 

For  ever  raise  their  hearts,  and  rule 
thoir  ways  :  [thy  praise. 

Each  day  we  bless  thee,  and  proclaim 

No  age  shall  fail  to  celebrate  thy  name ; 

Nor  hour  neglect  thy  everlasting -fame. 

Preserve  our  souls,  O  Lord !  this  day 
from  ill :  [still. 

Have  mercy  on  u%  Lord !  have  mercy 


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06  DBVOUT   PRATJBES 

Ks  WQ  have  hop'd,  do  t]iou  reward  om 

pain; 
We've  hop'd  in  thee,  let  not  our  hope  be 

vain. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Father  and  the 
Son,  with  the  Holy  Ghost.     R.  Let  us 

f raise  and  extol  him  for  ever,     V.  O 
iord,  hear  my  prayer.     R.  And  let  n)y 
supplication  come  unto  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  GOD,  of  whose  mercies  there  is  no 
number,  and  of  whose  goodness  the 
treasure  is  infinite  :  we  humbly  thank 
thy  divine  Majesty  for  the  gifts  thou 
hast  bestowed  on  us  :  always  beseech- 
ing thy  clemency,  that  thou,  wlio 
grantest  the  request  of  those  who  ask 
with  humility,  wouldst  not  forsake  us, 
but  dispose  us  for  the  reward  to  come : 
through,  &c. 

A  prayer  for  special  Frieiids. 
PRESERVE,  O  Lord,  thy  servants, 
N.  N.  for  whose  health,  happiness, 
and  prosperity,  we  humbly  offer  up  these 
our  petitions  to  thy  sacred  Majesty, 
beseeching  thee  to  grant  them  a  perse, 
vering  constancy  in  the  Catholic  faith, 
a  safe  passage  through  this  Hfe's  dan- 
gerous pilgrimage :  that  no  worldlyi 
carnal,  or  diabolical  temptation  may 
have  thv.  power  to  separate  them  from 


FOB  A  FKIBMJ,   6c  •  &C. 


07 


thee,  their  prime  and  only  good.  Give 
them  grace  to  correspond  to  that  state 
and  condition  of  life  wherein  thou  hadsl 
placed  them ;  direct  them  in  all  theii 
ways,  defend  them  against  all  then 
enemies,  and  grant  them  finally  a  happy 
death  and  departure  out  of  this  world, 
and  a  speedy  passage  after  death  to  tlia 
fruition  of  thy  eternal  felicity. 

For  a  Friend  in  Trihulaiion, 
VOUCHSAFE,  O  merciful  Creator ! 
to  afford  the  sweetness  of  ihy  com- 
forts to  thy  afflicted  servant  N.  and  to 
remove,  according  to  thy  accustomed 
mercy,  the  heavy  burden  of  his  cala* 
mities.  Give  him,  we  humbly  beseccl) 
thee,  patience  in  his  sufferings,  resigna- 
tion to  thy  good  pleasure,  perseverance 
in  thy  service,  and  a  happy  translation 
from  tliis  afflicting  life  to  thy  etornal 


A  Prayer  for  all  those  who  are  engaged  in  fhe 
Emphyment  or  Service  of  others^ 

TO  thee,  0  God,  I  offer  myself,  ^ri^h 
oil  my  labours  of  this  day,  and  most 
numbly  beg  thy  blessing  to  accompany 
me  in  all  my  undertakings,  that  what- 
*  ever  I  do  or  suffer,  may  be  with  the  pa 
tience  of  an  humble,  penitent,  and  sin- 
cere desire. of  faithfully  discharging 
my  duty  to  thee,  whom  I  desire  to 
serve,  in  everv  thing  belonging  to  mv 


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DEVOUT   PHAYEflS 


charge  without  loss  of  time,  ncgleci, 
omission,  or  \^'aste  of  what  is  commit- 
ted to  me. 

I  beseech  thee  likewise  to  grant  me 
the  spirit  of  obedience,  humility,  and 
meekness,  that  I  may  cheerfully  com- 
iply  with  all  lawful  commands,  without 
gainsaying,  murmuring,  or  disrespect. 
Slay  I  never  offend  in  word  or  actioDf 
or  connive  with  others  in  what  is  evil : 
may  I  never  give  bad  example,  nor  yield 
to  others  in  whatever  is  injurious  to  my 
superiors,  or  displeasing  to  thee :  may 
I  live  in  peace  with  every  one,  give  no 
provoking  language,  moke  no  parties, 
carry  no  false  or  exaggerated  stories ; 
and  if  provocations  are  offered,  may  I 
suppress  all  passion,  be  moderate  in  my 
answers,  and  return  good  for  evil. 

In  these  and  all  my  other  duties  assist 
me,  O  God,  and  help  me  to  overcome  aD 
my  usual  weakness.  May  I  ever  ccm- 
tinue  under  thy  protection,  and  zea. 
lously  walk  in  the  paths  of  thy  com- 
mandments, by  avoiding  evil,  and  doing 
good.  To  thee  I  consecrate  all  my  la- 
bours, and  beg  thy  blessing  to  atter^  m# 
in  all  I  shall  do  this  day  and  evermore*  * 
For  (he  Master  and  Mistress  of  a  FamUik 

O  MERCIFUi^  God,  }  implore  thy 
grace  for  my  direction  and    help«  in 


FOR  MASTERS  AND  MfSIRESSKS.      69 

ihe  execution  of  every  thing  thou  hasi 
committed  to  my  charge.  Grant  me 
discretion,  that  I  may  discover  in  all 
things  what  is  hcst  to  he  done^  that  I 
may  manage  them  according  to  the  ob- 
ligations thou  hast  laid  upon  me.  Make 
me  faithful  in  taking  care  of  what  im. 
der  thee,  I  have  in  charge,  that  nothing 
may  suffer  through  my  neglect,  idle* 
ness,  prodigality,  or  ill  management 
Let  not  passion  have  any  influence  on 
my  words  or  actions,  that  I  may  reprove 
without  anger,  command  without  impe- 
riousness,  require  service  without  cm- 
elty,  have  compassion  on  such  failings 
as  proceed  rather  from  weakness  than 
neglect,  and  show  a  tenderness  towards 
all  under  my  charge,  as  knowing  that 
both  they  and  I  serve  one  master  in 
heaven,  who.  without  respect  to  per- 
sons, will  call  us  all  to  an  equal  account. 
O  Lord,  let  me  never  want  thy  grace 
to  suppress  every  inclination  that  leads 
me  from  my  duty.  Let  no  kind  of  ox- 
travagance,  excess,  or  disorder,  find  en- 
couragement in  my  house.  Make  me  a 
zealous  observer  of  good  discipline,  and 
watchful  against  all  undue  liberties. 
Suffer  me  not  to  be  unjust  to  any  one, 
nor  connive,  at  what  ought  to  be  re- 
proved.   Take  from  me  all  immoderate 


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DEVOUT   PEAYEBS  FOR 


solicitude,  and  let  no  excess  of  iii'orldly 
care  withdraw  my  heart  from  the  im- 
portant concern  m  eternity.  May  my 
chief  solicitude  he,  how  to  regulate  all 
my  concerns  to  thy  honour  and  glory. 
I  crave  thy  hlessing  this  day  and  for 
ever,  on  all  I  am  to  do  or  suffer,  and 
humhly  offer  myself,  and  all  I  possess, 
to  thy  glory.  Help  me,  O  vny  God, 
according  to  my  necessities,  aow,  and 
for  ever.     Amen. 

For  PareniSn 
ASSIST  me,  O  heavenly  Father,  ia 
discharging  my  duty  to  my  children. 
Endue  me  with  true  Christian  wisdom, 
to  discern  what  to  grant,  and  what  to 
deny.     Let  neither  passion,  ill  humonr, 
nor  fondness  make  me  yield  to  them  in 
any  thing  that  may  he  prejudicial  to 
either  soul  or  hojv-     Enable  me  alwayi 
to  give  them  gooa  example ;  to  preservi* 
them  from  bad  company,  or  from  hear, 
ing  or  doing  what  may  induce  them  to 
commit  evil ;   and  whenever  they   do 
amiss,  prompt  me  to  give  them  timely 
correction,  more  out  of  love  than  from 
passion.     Deliver  me  from  all  manner 
of  prodigality — intemperance — idleness 
— ^vanity— neglect,  or  ill  management^ 
that  may  prevent  me  from  providing  for 
their    comfortable    Bubeistence  in  this 


CBILDKEN   C7NDER  PARENTS'  CARE.   71 


dfe,  as  also  from  preparing  them  fin 
happiness  hereafter,  by  being  over  soli- 
citous to  make  them  great  in  this  world. 
Direct  me,  O  God,  in  every  particular 
that  can  contribute  to  their  Christian 
education,  and  enable  me  to  remove 
from  them  whatever  may  do  them  hurt. 
Deliver  me  from  all  indiscreet  partial- 
ities— from  discouraging  them  —  or 
showing  any  unreasonable  uneasiness, 
which  may  force  them  upon  rash  me- 
thods  for  the  remedy  of  the  trouble  they 
find  at  home.  Be  thou  a  father  to  them, 
and  supply,  bv  thy  goodness,  whatever 
is  wanting  in  me.  Preserve  them  from 
the  corruption  of  the  world,  from  sin, 
and  all  evil,  and  excite  them  to  all 
good.  Deliver  them  from  the  effects  of 
a  vain  and  inconstant  mind,  and  make 
lliem  thy  faithful  servants  here,  that 
they  may  come  at  length  to  that  hap- 
piness which  Christ  has  purchased  fi>i 
them.     Amen. 

For  Children  under  Parenii^  Care* 
O  HEAVENLY  Father,  who  com- 
mandest  us  to  love,  obey,  respect, 
and  honour  our  parents,  grant  that  I 
may  always  comply  with  this  thy  com. 
maiid,  by  being  ever  faithful  in  the  per. 
formance  of  all  it  enjoins,  and  in  nevcl 
doing  any  thing  contrary  thereimto. 


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13  DSVJUT    PRATEB8 

May  I  ever  deny  myself,  in  all  lawfiii 
things,  to  please  my  parents  ;  and  obey 
them  in  whatever  they  can  justly  re. 
quire  or  expect  from  me.  Let  me  never 
contradict  them,  nor  so  dispute  against 
their  proposals  as  to  make  them  un. 
easy.  May  I  always  consult  them  in  all 
that  concerns  them  or  myself.  May  I 
ever  be  deaf  to  those  who  suggest  the 
despising  or  neglecting  of  my  parents' 
advice.  May  I  never  afflict  them  by 
following  bad  counsel,  wicked  company, 
or  any  evil  ways.  May  I  always  study 
to  be  their  comfort,  in  recompense  for  all 
the  care,  trouble,  and  love  they  have  had 
for  me.  May  I  never  show  impatience 
at  their  infirmities,  much  less  mock  at 
any  weakness  to  which  they  are  subject. 

Direct  me,  O  my  God,  in  every  thing 
relating  to  my  duty,  and  suffer  no  change 
of  circumstances  to  withdraw  me  from  it. 
May  I  in  no  lawful  concern  whatever 
offend  my  parents  on  earth,  or  displease 
thee,  my  Father,  who  art  in  heaven. 
A  Prayer  for  Scholars  before  Study, 

O  INCOMPREHENSIBLE  Crea- 
tor,  the  true  fountain  of  light,  and  only 
author  of  all  knowledge ;  who,  out  of 
the  treasure  of  thy  wisdom,  hast,  with 
wonderful  harmony,  disposed  and  or- 
dered  all  the  oa^ts  of  the  universes 


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FOR   A    WOMAN   WITH   CHILD.       73 

vouchsafe,  I  beseech,  thee,  to  enlighten 
my  understanding  with  the  rays  of  thy 
wisdom,  and  to  expel  from  it  all  dark- 
ness of  sin  and  ignorance.  Thou  who 
makest  eloquent  the  tongues  of  those 
that  want  utterance,  instruct  my  tongue, 
and  pour  on  my  lips  the  grace  of  thy 
blessing.  Give  me  a  diligent  and  obe- 
dient spirit,  quickness  of  apprehending, 
capacity  of  retaining,  and  the  continual 
assistance  of  thy  holy  grace,  that  I  may 
apply  all  my  studies  to  thy  honour,  and 
the  everlasting  salvation  of  my  own 
soul,  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  which  may  be  daily  said  by  a  WO' 
man  with  Child. 
O  LORD  God,  Almighty  Creator  ol 
heaven  and  earth,  who  hast  made 
us  all  out  of  nothing,  and  redeei.icd  lis 
by  the  precious  blood  of  thy  only  Son^ 
look  down  upon  thy  poor  handmaid  here 
prostrate  before  thee,  humbly  imploring 
thy  mercy,  and  begging  thy  blessing 
for  herself  and  her  child,  which  thou 
hast  given  her  to  conceive.  Preserve, 
I  beseech  thee,  the  work  of  thy  1  anda, 
and  defeiid  both  me  and  the  tender  fruit 
of  my  womb  from  all  perils  and  all 
evils ;  grant  m^  in  due  time  a  happy 
delivery,  and  bring  my  child  safe  to 
the  font  of  baptism,  that  it  may  be  ilien? 

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happily  dedicated  to  thee,  to  love  and 
serve  thee  faithfully  for  ever.  But,  O 
my  Grod,  1  have  too  much  reason  to  fear 
lest  my  great  and  manifold  sins  should 
(iiiider  thee  from  hearing  my  prayers, 
and  draw  down  thy  judgment  on  me  and 
inine,  instead  of  thy  mercies,  which  1 
sne  for.  And  therefore  I  am  sensible 
*>'5  first  thing  I  ought  to  do  is,  to  re." 
pent  from  the  bottom  of  my  heart  foi 
all  my  offences,  humbly  confessing 
them,  and  continually  to  cry  to  thee  foi 
mercy.  *  I  detest  then  all  my  sins  with 
my  whole  heart,  and  desire  to  lay  them 
down  here  at  thy  feet,  to  be  effaced 
and  destroyed  for  ever.  I  renounce 
8Uid  abhor  them  with  my  whole  soul, 
because  they  are  infinitely  odious  to 
thee,  and  wish  I  could  expiate  them 
with  tears  of  blood  :  I  humbly  beg  thy 
pardon  for  them  all,  and  wish  with  all 
mv  heart  I  had  never  committed  them : 
I  here  offer  myself  to  make  what  satis- 
faction  for  them  I  am  able ;  and  most 
willingly  accept  of  whatever  I  may  have 
to  suffer  in  child-bearing,  and  offer  it 
up  now  beforehand  to  thee  for  my  sirtS, 
firmly  resolving  by  thy  grace,  never 
wilfully  to  offend  thee  more.  Behold 
here  my  poor  heart,  O  Lord,  and  if  it 
(s  not,  at   least  T    desire  it   should  be 


FOa   A   HUSBAND  OR   WIFK. 


75 


that  contrite  and  humble  heart  which 
thou  never  despisest.  In  this  disjK^si- 
tion  of  soul,  and  whh  a  lively  confi. 
dence  in  thy  mercies,  and  in  the  merits 
of  the  death  and  passion  of  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son,  I  renew  the  petition  1 
made  before,  and  once  more  beg,  foi 
m}'self,  thy  grace,  protection,  and  a 
happy  delivery  ;  and  for  my  child,  that 
thou  wouldst  be  plefised  to  preserve  it 
for  baptism,  sanctify  it  for  thyself,  and 
make  it  thine  for  ever  :  through,  dec 
Amen. 

For  a  Husband  or  Wife* 

O  GOD,  who  hast  ordained  the  holy 
state  of  matrimony,  wherein  I  am 
engaged,  grant  me  grace  to  comply  with 
all  its  obligations,  and  to  perform  them 
in  such  a  manner  as  is  becoming  a 
christian,  not  an  unbeliever. 

Preserve  my  love  undefiled,  according 
to  thy  divine  command,  and  let  the  duty 
of  love  help  to  conduct  me  with  comforf 
through  all  the  obligations  and  diflicul. 
ties  of  my  state.  Grant  me  discretion 
to  manage  all  circumstances  for  the  best, 
a  true  love  for  peace,  and  such  a  dis- 
creet compliance  as  to  resign  my  own 
thoughts  and  inclinations  for  preserving 
it.  Inspire  me  with  true  humility  and 
patience,  that  I  may  submit  to  and  bea? 


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DBVOUT  PBAYSRS 


iiith  all  crosses  in  the  manner  thy  apos^ 
tie  requires.  Furnish  me  with  all  other 
helps,  that  whatever  difficulties  may 
occur,  I  may  persevere  with  cheerful, 
aess  in  discharging  the  duties  of  my 
itate,  and  never  yield  so  far  to  any 
weakness,  ill  humour  or  impatience,  as 
to  weaken,  much  less  to  break  the  bond^ 
which  thou  hast  sanctified,  and  which 
caimot  be  dissolved  but  by  death.  May 
I  always  be  faithful  and  indefatigable 
in  the  discharge  of  the  dutios  of  my 
state,  doing  and  suffering  whatever  fails 
to  my  lot^  with  such  absolute  submission 
to  thy  will,  that  both  in  peace  and  trou- 
ble, in  prosperity  and  adversity,  I  may 
ever  remember  to  resign  myself  cheer- 
fully, O  God,  to  thy  pleasure  or  per- 
mission ;  and  under  all  difficulties,  still 
labour  to  work  out  my  salvation. 

For  Widows, 
O  GOD,  the  disposer  of  all  things, 
who  hast  beer  pleased  to  bring  me  into 
this  state,  grant  me  the  grace  to  benr 
all  its  troubles  with  patience,  and  to 
make  use  of  all  its  advantages  witli 
Christian  prudence  ;  to  be  a.  widow  in. 
deed ;  to  despise  all  earthly  comforts  ; 
to  place  my  whole  trust  in  thee,  and  to 
improve  the  opportunity  offei'ed  for  so- 
curing  to  myself  a  happy  elernity. 


FOR   WIDOWS.  T? 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  to  make  tne  best 
use  of  the  liberty  thou  hast  given  me, 
and  as  long  as  I  shall  abide  here  in  thig 
pilgrimage,  give  me  grace  to  employ 
my  time  in  such  exercises  of  piety,  char- 
ity, and  solid  devotion,  as  may  secure 
th}'  mercy  to  me,  and  effectually  con- 
duct me  to  the  possession  of  that  hap. 
piness  which  I  desire. 

May  I  ever  despise  the  vanities  of 
the  world,  and  make  some  recompense 
for  my  past  sins,  follies,  and  extrava- 
gances. May  I  now  spend  as  many 
hours  in  prayer  and  good  works  as  I 
have  misspent  in  vanity,  idleness,  or 
dangerous  entertainments.  May  I  en- 
deavour by  charity  to  make  amends  for 
all  that  I  have  sinfully,  idly,  or  prodi- 
gally misspent,  and  thus  recover  what- 
ever  prejudice  my  soul  has  suffered 
through  my  fault.  May  I  ever  study 
to  improve  my  present  circumstances 
in  order  to  eternal  life.  May  my  loss 
lum  to  my  advantage,  and  under  thy 
protection,  O  God,  may  I  find  greater 
comforts  than  what  the  world  can  af. 
ford.  Assist  me,  O  my  God,  and  let 
thy  grace  support  me  under  all  my 
weaknesses. 


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DEVOUT    IRAYER$ 


F\>r  those  who  lead  a  single  Ljfe* 

O  BLESSED  Redeemer,  who  both 
by  thyself  and  thy  apostie,  hast  *-ecom. 
mended  a  single  life  as  the  mosi  proper 
state  to  serve  thee  in,  without  distrac- 
tibn,  assist  me  by  thy  holy  grace,  that  I 
may  duly  consider  the  advontnges  of  it 
and  make  a  right  use  of  them,  so  as  to 
find  the  good  effect  in  my  soul,  for  which 
the  apostle  gives  it  the  preference  ta 
other  states. 

May  I  always  rejoice  under  thy  bless- 
ings, and  being  at  liberty  from  those 
engagements  which  are  attended  with 
endless  solicitudes,  and  enskive  the 
minds  of  men  to  the  earth,  may  I  j.vail 
myself  of  this  my  privilege  in  seeking 
and  serving  thee  with  greater  freedom 
oi  spirit,  having  thee  now  for  my  sj)ouse. 

May  I  not  be  like  one  of  the  foolish 
virgins,  but  with  the  wise  wait  in  readi- 
ness for  thy  coming.  May  I  leave  all 
for  thee.  May  I  love  thee  with  my 
whole  heart,  desire  thee  with  all  my 
80ui,  adore  thee  with  all  my  mind  and 
serve  thee  with  all  mv  strength  :  that  1 
may  thus  become  holy  both  in  body  and 
spirit.  Support  me  under  all  my  weak- 
nesses ;  and  defend  me  against  all  the 
snares,  both  of  the  devil,  of  the  world. 


FOR   THE    RICH. 


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and  of  my  own  corruption.  Take  from 
me  all  affection  for  whatever  flatters 
the  senses,  and  let  me  admire  nothing 
that  is  vain  and  empty.  Inspire  me  with 
a  dread  of  all  that  is  dangerous,  and  let 
the  great  and  prevailing  object  of  my 
love,  affections,  and  desires,  centre  in 
thee  alone ;  that,  having  finished  my  life 
here,  in  imitation  of  thee,  I  may  wait 
on  thee  for  ever,  in  the  joys  of  thy 
kingdom.     Amen. 

For  the  Rich, 

MOST  bountiful  Lord,  I  return  thee 
thanks  for  whatever*  I  possess,  and  beg 
thy  grace  to  maxe  good  use  of  whaJt 
ever  plenty,  through  thy  mercy,  I  en- 
joy. May  I  always  so  govern  myself, 
as  to  spend  nothing  in  favour  of  any 
vicious  or  sinful  inclination.  May  I  be 
deaf  to  all  expensive  demands  of  vanity, 
gaming,  appetite,  and  idleness,  and  put 
a  stop  to  all  those  ways  by  which  I  have 
hitherto  misspent  what  thou  hast  in- 
trusted  me  with,  and  thereby  of\en  most 
ungratefully  ofiended  thy  divine  good, 
ness. 

I  confess  my  past  ingratitude,  injus. 
tice,  and  impiety,  in  the  abuse  of  thy 
favours  and  gifls,  and  earnestly  beg 
pardon  of  thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  same, 
and    irrace    henceforward    to    do    al 


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thou  requiresl.  To  feed  the  hiingr>  > 
to  clothe  the  naked,  dec,  with  ine  orau 
plus  of  the  decent  support  of  myself 
and  of  those  under  me ;  to  lay  up  for 
myself  a  treasure  in  heaven,  lest,  like 
the  rich  man  in  the  gospel,  I  suffer 
eternally  in  hell,  for  having  so  much 
hidulged  my  passions,  and  applied  thy 
favours  to  the  service  of  idleness,  va- 
nity, and  sin. 

It  is  through  thy  great  mercy,  O  my 
God,  that  I  yet  live,  when  thou  mightest 
liave  cast  me  into  endless  flames.  Thou 
sparest  me,  that  I  may  make  some 
amends  fo;  all  the  abuses  of  the  goods 
thou  hast  so  liberally  bestowed  on  me. 
May  I  iieitlyjr  hereafter  hoard  up  riches 
umiecessariiy,  nor  spend  them  unpro- 
fitably.  May  I  only  make  use  of  them 
for  promoting  thy  honour  and  glory 
here,  the  relief  of  the  poor,  and  foi 
providing  such  necessaries  as  thou  al- 
lowest.  May  I  pay  ao  regard  to  what 
the  world  applauds  or  censures,  but 
only  endeavour  to  please  thee  in  a  just 
disposal  of  what  thou  hasi  committed 
to  my  care,  as  being  not  the  master  but 
the  steward  thereof,  and  accountable  to 
thee,  O  my  God,  the  giver  of  whatevei 
[  possess.  Assist  me  herein,  O  God, 
and  let  not  riches,  nor  the  evils  they 


AN    OBLATION,    d^.  81 

lead  to,  but  thyself  alone,  be  the  desire 
of  my  heart. 

An  Oblation  which  may  be  made  to  AU 
mighty  God,  every  Morning  and  Evei^ 
ing. 

MOST  merciful  Lord,  ^iving 

God  !    behold   I,  a    wretcl  i  un- 

grateful sinner,  prostrate  lu  thy  feet, 
adore  and  worship  tiiee,  offering  up,  in 
ail  humility,  immortal  praise  and  tlianks- 
giving  for  all  thy  blessings,  especially 
for  that  unspeakable  charity  which  in- 
duced thee  to  send  down  thy  only  be- 
gotten Son  into  this  vale  of  tears,  for 
tiie  work  of  our   redemption. 

0  Eternal  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth ; 
I  praise  and  magnify  thy  ever-gl  orioiw 
name,  for  thy  Son's  most  holy  incarna- 
tion and  nativity ;  for  his  poverty,  in- 
nocent life  and  conversatior  ;  for  his 
heavenly  doctrine  a.id  miracles  ;  for  his 
death  and  passion  ;  his  resurrection  and 
ascension, 

1  yield  thee  all  possible  thanks  for  the 
divine  mysteiy  of  his  precious  body  and 
b'ood  in  the  venerable  sacrament  of  the 
cucharist,  wherewith  we  are  nourished, 
cleansed  and  sanctified,  and  our  soula 
are  made  partakers  of  all  heavenly 
graces  and  spiritual  benedictions. 


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AN   OBLATION   FOR  SVERY 

I  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
(hanks,  tliat  out  of  a  handful  of  dust 
thou  wast  pleased  to  make  me  LCQord. 
ing  to  thy  own  image  and  likeness, 
rendering  me  capable  of  eternal  glory, 
for  the  obtaining  of  which  ihou  didst 
vouchsafe  first  to  wash  me  with  the  la- 
ver  of  baptism,  for  the  remission  of  that 
original  corruption  which  was  con. 
tracted  by  my  first  parents  ^  and  aflen 
ward  to  bring  me  to  the  profession  and  j 
practice  of  the  Catholic  faith,  not  ceas.  i 
tng  daily  to  increase  the  same  in  me,  by 
the  doctrine  and  instruction  of  thy 
Church* 

I  most  humbly  thank  thee  also,  that 
thou  hast  nourished  and  clothed  me 
from  my  cradle,  supplying  me  with  all 
necessaries  for  the  relief  and  mainte* 
nance  of  my  frail  body. 

1  evermore  extol  and  magnify  thy 
holy  name,  for  having  in  thy  great  mercy 
liitherto  spared,  and  patiently  expected 
me,  till  by  thy  grace  I  might  be  awafc* 
encd  from  the  sleep  of  sin,  and  reclaim- 
ed  from  my  vanities  and  wicked  cours- 
68.  For  hadst  tliou  dealt  with  me  ac 
cording  to  my  demerits,  my  soul  /being 
oppressed  with  innumerable  sins)  had 
long  since  been  plunged  into  eternal  per- 
dition 


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MOENINO  AMD  SYJUKIMG. 


88 


In  consideration  of  all  these  thy  mer 
des  and  blessings,  I  most  humbly  de« 
sire  that  my  heart  may  every  day  en- 
large itself,  that  it  may  still  render  thee 
a  more  ample  tribute  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving  than  it  has  hiUierto  paid 
thee. 

O  my  Lord  God  !  and  most  merciful 
Father !  never  abandon  me  to  .  myself^ 
but  let  thy  holy  fear  be  ever  present  in 
my  thoughts,  to  curb  and  restrain  me 
within  the  bounds  of  obedience  to  thy 
law,  that  I  may  dread  nothing  so  much 
in  this  world  as,  by  a  violation  of  the 
least  of  thy  precepts,  to  offend  thee. 
Let  thy  holy  love  temper  all  the  trials 
and  temptations  which  may  befall  me  in 
such  a  manner  that  none  of  them  may 
at  any  time  overcome  me  :  for  thou 
knowest  that  of  myself  I  have  not 
strength  to  resist  them. 

I  moreover  beseech  thee,  most  mer- 
ciful Father,  by  the  profound  humility 
of  thy  only  Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  thou 
wouldst  preserve  me  from  all  pride, 
self,  love,  vain  glory,  obstinacy,  and 
disobedience.  Cast  out  of  my  heart,  I 
beseech  thee,  the  spirit  of  gluttony  and 
uncleanness  ;  the  spirit  of  sloth  and  in- 
devotion ;  the  spirit  of  malice  and  envy? 
(he  spirit  of  hatred  and  disdain  \  thai  1 


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AN   OBLATION   FOR    EVEUY 


may  never  despise  the  meanest  of  thy 
creatures,  nor  proudly  prefer  fnyself 
before  others,  but  always  seem  little  in 
my  own  eyes ;  inclining  to  think  the  best 
of  others,  and  judge  the  worst  ofmyselfl 

Clothe  me,  O  most  holy  Father,  with 
the  wedding  garment  of  thy  beloved  Son, 
the  supernatural  virtue  of  heavenly 
charity,  that  I  may  love  thee,  my  Lord 
God,  with  my  whole  heait,  my  whole 
soul,  and  with  all  my  strength,  that 
neither  life  nor  death,  prosperity  noi: 
adversity,  nor  any  tiling  else,  may  ever 
separate  me  from  thy  love.  Grant  that 
all  inordinate  affections  to  the  transitory 
things  of  this  world  may  daily  decrease 
in  me,  that  thou  only  mayest  be  the  en- 
tertainment  and  delight  of  my  soul. 

O  most  gracious  God,  gra'  thy  ser- 
rant  an  humble,  contrite,  ai  -  obedient 
heart  ;  an  understanding  always  enu 
ployed  in  honest  and  pious  thoughts ; 
a  will  tractable,  and  always  inclined  to 
do  good  ;  affections  calm  and  moderate  ; 
a  watchful  custody  over  my  senses,  that 
through  those  windows  no  sin  may  enter 
into  my  soul ;  a  perfect  govern rneni  ol 
my  tongue,  that  no  corrupt  or  unseemly 
language  may  proceed  from  my  lips ; 
may  I  never  slander,  or  speak  ill  of  any 
one*  nor  busy  myself  about  the  £uiit6 


MORNINfi  AND  EVEMINO. 


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imJ  imperfections  of  others,  but  wholly 
attend  to  the  amendment  of  my  own  life. 

O  most  loving  Lord,  as  long  as  I  am 
detained  in  this  prison  of  my  body,  le! 
this  be  my  comfort:  that  being  free 
from  all  distractions,  both  of  the  cares 
and  pleasures  of  this  life,  I  may  wholly 
devote  myself  to  thy  service,  attending 
always  to  thy  heavenly  doctrine,  and  the 
salutary  motions  of  thy  holy  Spirit.  In 
these  sweet  exercises  let  me  pass  the 
solitary  hours  of  my  tedious  pilgrimage 
with  patience,  expecting  the  closing  up 
of  my  days,  and  a  happy  period  to  this 
my  miserable  life. 

And  finally  grant,  O  blessed  Re- 
deemer of  mrnkind,  my  Lord  and  my 
God,  that  when  this  my  earthly  taberna- 
cle shall  be  dissolved,  (being  found  free 
from  all  pollution  of  sin,  through  sui» 
cere  contrition,  and  in  virtue  of  the  sa. 
craments  of  thy  holy  Church,)  I  may  be 
included  in  the  number  of  those  blessed 
Bouls,  who,  through  the  merits  of  thy 
passion  and  death,  are  deemed  wortliy 
to  reign  with  thee,  and  to  enjoy  tlie 
clorious  presence  of  the  adorable  Tri* 
nity.  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost :  to 
whom,  by  all  creatures  in  heaven  and 
earth,  be  rendered  praise  and  thanks- 
giving,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


M       THE  THIETT    DAYS    PRATER. 

O  Lord,  my  God  »  O  Lord,  my  God! 
possess  my  soul,  possess  my  soul,  fcT 
ever  and  ever.     Amen,  Amen. 


THE  THIRTY  DAYS'  PRAYER 
TO  THE  R.  V.  MARY. 

IN    HONOUR  OF   THE   SACRED  PASSION  OP 

OUR  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST. 

By  the  devotU  recital  of  which,  for  the  above 
space  of  tvme^  we  may  mercifully  hope  to  ^ 
obtain  our  lawful  request  It  is  particu'  \ 
larly  recommended  as  a  proper  devotion 
for  every  day  in  Lent^  and  all  tlie  Fridays 
throvghovi  the  Year* 

EVER  glorious  and  blessed  Mary, 
Queen  of  Virgins,  Mother  of  Mercy, 
hope  and  comfort  of  dejected  and  de^o- 
late  souls,  through  that  sword  of  sorrow 
which  pierced  thy  tender  heart  whilst 
hine  only  Son,  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord, 
suffered  death  and  ignominy  on  the 
cross  ;  through  that  filial  tenderness  and 
pure  love  he  had  for  thee,  grieving  in 
thy  grief,  whilst  from  his  cross  he 
recommended  thee  to  the  care  and 
protection  of  his  beloved  disciplp,  St. 
John,  take  pity,  I  beseech  thee,  on  my 
poverty  and  necessities ;  have  com- 
passion  on  my  anxieties  and  cares ;  as* 
sist  and  comfort  me  in  all  my  infirmities 

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THB  THIRTT   DATS'  PKATBR.        87 

and   misenes,    of  what   kind    soever. 
Thou  art  the  Mother  of  Mercies,  the 
sweet  Consolatrix  and  only  refuge  of  the 
needy  and   the  orphan,  of  the  desolate 
and   the  afflicted.     Cast,  therefore,  an 
eye  of  pity  on  a  miserable  forlorn  child 
of  Eve,  and  hear  my  prayer ;  for  since 
tn  just  punishment  of  my  sins,  I  find  my- 
self  encompassed    by  a   multitude    of 
evils,  and  oppressed  with  much  anguish 
of  spirit,  whither  can  1  f!y  for  more  se. 
cure  shelter,  O  amiable  Mother  of  nrtv 
Lord  and    Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  than 
under  the  wings  of  thy  maternal  pro. 
tection?     Attend,  therefore,  I   beseech 
thee,  with  an  ear  of  pity  and  compassion, 
to  my  humble  and  earnest  request,     I 
ask  it,  through  the  bowels  of  mercy  of 
thy  dear  Son ;   through  that  love  and 
condescension  wherewith  he  embraced 
OUT  nature  ;  when,  in  compliance  with 
the  divine  will  thou  gavest  thy  consent, 
and  whom,  afler  the  expiration  of  nine 
montlis,  thou  didst  bring  forth  from  the 
chaste  enclosure  of  thy  womb,  to   visit 
this  world,  and  bless  it  with  his    pre- 
sence.     I  ask  it  through  that  anguish  of 
mind  wherewith  thy  beloved  Son,  our 
dear    Saviour,    was    overwhelmed    on 
Mount  Olivet,  when  he  besought  his 
eternal    Father  to  remove  from  hinu  if 


fSS       THE  THIRTT    DAYS*  PEAYBE. 

possible,  the  UUer  chalice  of  his  future 
passion.  I  ask  it,  through  the  three^fold 
repetition  of  his  prayers  in  the  Garden, 
whence  afterward,  with  dolorous 
steps  and  mournful  tears,  thou  didst  a<% 
company  him  to  the  doleful  theatre  of 
liis  death  and  sufferings.  I  ask  it, 
through  the  welts  and  sores  of  his  vir. 
ginal  flesh,  occasioned  by  the  cords  and 
whips  wherewith  he  was  bound  and 
scourged,  when  stripped  of  his  seamless  |^ 
garment,  for  which  his  executioners  ( 
aflerward  cast  lots.  I  ask  it  through 
the  scoffs  and  ignominies  by  which  he 
was  insulted  ;  the  false  accusations  and 
unjust  sentence  by  which  he  was  con- 
demned  to  death,  and  which  he  bore 
with  heavenly  patience.  I  ask  it  through 
his  bitter  tears  and  bloody  sweat;  his 
silence  and  resignation ;  his  sadness  and 
grief  of  heart.  I  ask  it  through  the 
blood  which  trickled  from  his  royal  sunwl 
sacred  head  when  struck  with  the  seep, 
tre  of  a  reed,  and  pierced  with  his  crown 
of  thorns.  I  ask  it  through  the  excru- 
ciating torments  he  suffered,  when  his 
hands  and  feet  wer«.  fostened  with  gross 
nails  to  the  tree  of  the  cross,  I  ask  it, 
through  his  vehement  thirst,  and  bitter 
portion  of  vinegar  and  gall.  I  ask  it, 
tlirough  his  dereliction    on  the  cross. 


THS  THIBTT  PAT8*  PRATES.    89 

when  he  exclaimed, ^ My  God!  my 
Qod !  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?"  I 
aflk  it,  through  his  mercy  extended  to 
the  good  thief^  and  through  his  recom* 
mending  his  precious  soul  and  spirit  into 
the  hands  of  his  eternal  Father  before  he 
erpired,  saying,  "All  is  consummated.** 
I  ask  it,  through  the  blood  mixed  with 
water,  which  issued  from  his  sacred  side 
when  pierced  with  a  lance,  and  whence 
a  flood  of  grace  and  mercy  has  flowed  to 
,us.  I  ask  it,  through  his  immaculate 
life,  bitter  passion,  and  ignominious 
death  on  the  cross,  at  which,  nature 
itself  was  thrown  into  convulsions,  by 
the  burstings  of  rocks,  rending  of  the 
veil  of  the  Temple,  the  earthquake,  and 
darkness  of  the  sun  and  moon.  I  ask 
it,  through  his  descent  into  hell,  where 
he  comforted  the  Saints  of  the  old  Law 
with  liis  presence,  and  led  Capti  ity 
captive.  1  ask  it,  through  his  glorious 
victory  over  death,  when  he  arose  again 
to  life  on  the  third  day,  and  through  thai 
joy  which  his  appearance  for  forty  days, 
after  gave  thee  bis  blossed  Mother,  his 
Apostles,  and  the  rest  of  his  Disciples  ; 
when  in  thine  and  their  presence  he 
miraculously  ascended  into  heaven.  I 
ask  it,  through  the  grace  of  the  Holy 
Grhost*   infused  into  the  hearts  of  hiiB 

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Hi 


90        THE  THIRTY   DAYS    P&AYBtt. 

Disciples,  when  he  descended  upon  them 
in  the  form  of  fiery  tongues,  and  by 
which  they  were  inspired  with  zeal  in 
the  conversion  of  the  world,  when  they 
went  to  preach  the  Gospel.  I  ask  it, 
through  the  awHil  appearance  of  thy 
Son,  at  the  last  dreadful  day,  when  he 
•hall  come  to  judse  the  living  and  the 
dead,  and  the  world  by  fire.  I  ask  it, 
through  the  compassion  he  bore  thee, 
in  this  life,  and  the  ineffable  joy  thout 
didst  ^1  at  thine  Assumption  into ' 
heaven,  where  thou  art  eternally  ab- 
sorbed in  the  sweet  contemplation  of 
his  divine  perfections.  0  glorious  and 
ever-blessed  Virgin  !  comfort  the  heart 
of  thy  suppliant,  by  obtaining  for  me 

[Here  mention  or  r^Uct  on  your  lawful  re* 
quests  under  (he  reservation  (if  Us  being 
Offreeable  to  the  wiU  cf  Cha,  v>ho  sees 
whether  it  will  contribute  towards  ymar 
sipvriiuat  good,"] 

And  as  I  am  persuaded  my  divine 
Saviour  doth  honour  thee  as  his  be- 
k)ved  Mother,  to  whom  he  can  refuse 
nothing,  so  let  me  speedily  experience 
the  efficacy  of  thy  powerful  inteix^ession, 
according  to  the  tenderness  of  thy  nuu 
temal  afifection,  and  his  filial  loving 
heart,  who  mercifully  granteth  the  re- 
quests, and  complyedi  with  the  desires  of 


TB£  THIRTY   DAYS'   PRATBB. 


01 


those  that  love  and  fear  him.  Wherefoiei 

0  most  blessed  Virgin,  beside  the  object 
of  Biy  present  petition,  and  whatever  else 

1  may  stand  in  need  of,  obtain  for  me 
also  of  thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord  and  our 
Grod,  a   lively  faith,  firm  hope,  perfect 
charity,  true  contrition  of  heait,   un- 
feigned tears    of  compunction,  sincere 
confession,    condign  satisfaction,  absti- 
nence  from  sin,  love  of  God  and  my 
neighbour,  contempt  of  the  world,  pa- 
tience to  suffer  affronts  and  ignominies, 
Nay  even,  if  necessary,  an  opprobrious 
death  itself,  for  love  of  thy   Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Obtain  likewise 
for  me,  O  sacred  Mother  of  God !  per- 
severance in  eood  works,  performance 
of  good    resdutions,    mortifications  of 
self-will,  a  pious  conversation  throu^ 
life,  and,  at   my   last  moments,  strons 
and    sincere  repentance,    accompanied 
by  such  a  lively  and  attentive  presence 
dr  mind,  as  mny  enable  me  to  receive 
the  last  Sacrament  of  the  Church  wor* 
thily,  and  die  in  thy  friendship  and  fa- 
vour.    Lastly  obtain,  I  beseech  thee, 
for  the  souls  of  my  parents,   brethren, 
relatives,  and    bene&ctors,  both  living 
wod  dead,  life  everlasting.    Amen. 


im 

iff.*. 


1. 


A  DBTOUT  ACT  OF  OONTRITXON. 

A  tnott  dewiU  Act  tf  Contriikn, 

O  MY  God  !  the  God  of  my  heart ! 
my  soul !  my  life !  and  all  that  is  witliin 
me !  whom  I  have  so  much  offended^ 
that  neither  the  sands  on  the  sea-shoi 
the  stars  in  the  heavens,  the  flowers  oi 
the  fields,  nor  the  leaves  of  the  trees, 
can  equal  the  infinite  numher  and  ui* 
speakable  variety  of  my  sins ;  I  have 
smned,  I  have  offended  thee,  and  done 
evil  before  the  face  of  heaven  and  earth ! 
I  have  departed  from  thy  law  ;  turned 
my  badi  on  thy  grace  ;  adored  what 
offended  thee  ;  made  an  idol  of  my 
guilt,  and  run  on  without  fear  or  shame 
in  the  ways  of  deceit,  vanity,  and  per* 
dition.  Ah  !  my  God,  how  much  am  I 
grieved  for  having  oflended  thee  !  I  am^ 
more  troubled  at  the  greatness  of  my 
ingratitude  for  having  offended  thee, 
than  at  the  neatness  of  the  torments 
which  I  have  deserved  for  my  sins.  1 
would  have  my  sorrow  for  my  sins  to  be 
as  great  as  the  sins  themselves  :  I  would 
have  my  regret  for  having  displeased 
&ee  proportioned  to  the  injuries  com- 
mitted against  thee  :  I  would  have  a 
grief  eqMa!  to  thy  mercy  :  I  would  wiK 
lingly  bewail  the  enormity  of  my  si^ 
with  tears  of  blood :  more  for  the  offence 
and  insult  ofiered   thy  divine  MajestyT 


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A   DBYOUT  ACT  OF  CONTUTIOlf.     9B 

than  for  the  injury  and  perdition  they 
bring  upon  myself.  But  vfhers  shall  1 
find  so  deep  a  sense  of  sorrow^  save 
only  in  the  fountain  of  thy  mce  Y 
Where  shall  I  find  such  a  griefy  save 
only  in  the  contemplation  of  thy  im- 
mense goodness  and  infinite  majesty  1 
Whence  are  those  tears  to  flow,  save 
only  from  the  ocean  of  thy  mercy? 
Here  I  cast  myself  at  thy  feet :  consi- 
dcr  not  in  what  manner,  at  what  time, 
or  how  late  :  consider  only  that  I  come. 
But  ah  !  Lord,  in  how  miserable  a 
condition!  how  filthy!  how  abomina 
ble  !  Clad  with  the  deformity  of  my 
sins,  covered  with  the  filthincss  of  my 
ofiences,  and  defiled  with  the  abomina- 
tions  of  a  vicious  life  !  But,  in  ap- 
proaching thee,  O  my  God,  I  come 
with  the  confidence  of  finding  in  thy 
mercy  a  secure  haven ;  in  thy  compas. 
sion,  protection ;  in  thy  clemency,  a  re- 
fiige ;  and  in  thy  goodness,  a  remedy. 
Wherefore,  O  Lord,  under  the  dread 
of  thy  justice,  I  seek  no  other  remedy, 
save  that  of  thy  mercy,  nor  fly  to  any 
other  shelter,  but  that  of  thy  clemency. 
In  thee  I  place  my  trust,  O  my  Grod  : 
^r  though  by  sin  I  have  lost  the  nature 
and  privilege  of  a  son :  yet  thou,  O 
Lordl,  infinitely       d,  ^xirst  not  lose  the 


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I 


04    A    DEVOUl   ACT    OF  t^MTRlTXOM. 

nature  and  condition  thou  hast  of  a  & 
ther.  Let  then,  O  Lord,  thy  infinite 
ffrace  complete  that  work  in  me  which 
uiy  infinite  mercy  has  begun.  Let  thy 
clemency  come  to  the  succour  of  thy 
miserable  creature  :  take  pity  and  com. 
passion  on  my  poor  soul.  I  am  firmly 
resolved,  witn  the  aid  of  thy  grace,  to 
amend  my  life,  confess  my  sins,  and 
persevere  in  thy  service ;  to  pardon  in- 
juries, avoid  the  occasions  of  evil,  and 
abhor  my  vices  :  to  make  such  restitu. 
tion  as  I  am  able,  and  to  observe,  as  in 
duty  bound,  all  thy  commandments. 
I  trust,  O  Lord,  in  thy  infinite  good- 
ness, that  thou  wilt  pardon  all  my  sins, 
through  the  death  and  passion  of  my 
Lord  Jesus  Christ :  for  though  in  hk 
wounds  there  is  justice  to  punish  me^ 
yet  in  the  same  wounds  there  is  like- 
wise mercy  to  forgive  me.  Mercy  ! 
mercy  !  mercy  !  dear  Jesus,  have  mer- 
cy on  me. 

ACTS     OP    CONTRITION,     FAITH, 
HOPE,  AND  CHARITY, 

AS  USUALLY  REPEATED  BEFORE  MASS. 

A  Prayer  before  the  Acts, 
Let  us  prai/, 
O  ALMIGHTY  an^   eternal  God, 
grant  unto    us  an    increase   pf  faiths 


AN    ACT    OF  PAITH. 


95 


hope,  and  charity.  And  Uiat  we  may 
obtain  what  thou  hast  promised,  make 
us  love  what  thou  commandest,  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

An  Act  of  Contrition, 

O  MY  God,  I  am  heartily  soiry  for 
having  offended  thee,  and  I  detest  my 
sins  most  sincerely,  because  they  dis- 
please  thee  my  God,  who  art  so  deserv^ 
uig  of  all  my  love,  for  thy  infinite  good- 
ness and  most  amiable  perfections  ;  and 
I  firmly  purpose  by  thy  holy  grace  never 
more  to  offend  thee. 

An  Act  of  Faith, 

O  MY  God,  I  firmly  believe  that  thou 
art  one  only  God,  the  Creator  and 
sovereign  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  in- 
finitely  great  and  infinitely  good.  I 
firmly  believe  that  in  thee,  one  only 
God,  there  are  three  divine  persons 
really  distinct  and  equal  in  all  things^ 
the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  :  I  firmly  believe  that  Jesus 
Christ,  God  the  Son,  became  man  ;  thai 
he  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  was  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  that 
he  suffered  and  died  on  a  cross  to  re» 
deem  and  save  us,  that  he  arose  the 
third  day  from  the  dead ;  that  he  as* 
cended  into  heaven  ;  that  he  will  come 
at  the  end  of  the  wcrld  to  judge  man- 


!:i  I 


I 


■m 


tl6 


AM  ACT  OF  HOPE. 


kind  ;  and  that  he  will  reward  the  good 
with  eternal  happiness,  and  condomn 
the  wicked  to  the  everlasting  pains  ol 
hell.  I  believe  these  and  all  other  ar- 
tides,  which  the  holy  Roman  Catliolio 
church  proposes  to  our  belief,  because 
ou,  my  God,  the  infallible  truth,  hast 
evealed  them ;  and  thou  hast  command, 
ed  us  to  hear  the  church,  which  is  the 
pillar  and  the  ground  of  truth  ;  in  tliis 
faith  I  am  firmly  resolved,  by  thy  holy 
grace,  to  live  and  die.  Matt,  xviii.  17, 
and  1  Tim.  iii.  15. 

An  Act  cf  Hope. 

O  MY  God,  who  hast  graciously  pro- 
mised every  blessing,  even  heaven  it- 
self, through  Jesus  Christ,  to  those 
who  keep  thy  commandments — relyinfi 
on  thy  infinite  power,  goodness,  and 
mercy,  and  on  thy  sacred  promises,  to 
which  thou  art  always  feitliful  ;  I  con- 
fidently hope  to  obtain  pardon  of  all  my 
sins  ;  grace  to  serve  thee  faithfully  in 
ihis  life,  by  doing  the  good  works  thou 
hrtst  commanded,  and  wliich,  with  thy 
assistance,  I  now  purpose  to  perform  •, 
and  eternal  happiness  in  the  next) 
through  my  Lord  and  Saviour,  Jesut 
Christ 


An 


A   P'^.AYER   BEFOBE  MASS. 


91 


An  Act  i;,   Uharitv^  cr  an  Act  of  (he  Lorn 
cf  Gijd  and  of  our  Neiglwour, 

O  MY  God,  I  love  thee  with  mv 
whole  heart  and  soul,  and  ahove  ai^ 
thuigs  ;  because  thou  art  infinitely  good 
and  perfect,  and  most  worthy  of  all  my 
love  ;  and  for  thy  sake,  I  love  my  neigh- 
bour as  myself.  Mercifully  grant,  O  my 
God,  tliat  having  loved  Uiee  on  earth, 
[  may  love  and  enjoy  thee  for  ever  in 
heaven.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  to  he  said  before  Mass, 

O  MERCIFUL  Father,  who  didst 
80  love-  the  world  as  to  give  up  for  our 
redemption  thy  beloved  Son  ;  who  in 
obedience  to  thee,  and  P"  r  us  sinners, 
humbled  himself  even  un  o  the  death  of 
the  Crossj  and  continues  to  oiler  himself 
daily,  by  the  ministry  of  his  priests,  for 
the  living  and  the  dead — we  humbly 
beseech  tliee,  that,  penetrated  with  a 
lively  faith,  we  may  always  assist  with 
the  utmost  devotion  and  reverence,  at 
the  oblation  of  his  most  precious  body 
and  blood,  which  is  made  at  Mass  ;  and 
thereby  be  made  partakers  of  the  sacri- 
fice, which  he  consummated  on  Calvary. 

In  union  with  thy  holy  church  and  its 
minister,  and  invoking  the  blessed  Vir- 
gin Mary,  Mother  of  God,  ai\d  all  the 
Hngds    and  saints,  we  now  cficr  the 


,  -V 


98 


A  PJlAVER  BEFORE  MASb. 


adorable  sacrifice  of  the  Mass  to  thy 
honour  and  glory,  to  acknowledge  thy 
infinite  perfections,  thy  supreme  domin- 
ion over  all  thy  creatures,  our  entire 
subjection  to  thee,  and  total  dependence 
on  thy  gracious  providence,  and  in 
thanksgiving  for  all  thy  benefits ;  and 
for  the  remission  of  our  sins. 

We  offer  it  for  the  propagation  of  the 
Cathdic  faith,  of  our  most  holy  Father 
the  Pope,  for  our  archbishop  (or  bishop) 
and  for  all  the  pastors  and  clergy  of  thy 
holy  church,  that  they  may  direct  the  faith- 
ful in  the  way  of  salvation,  for  the  Presi' 
detUj  and  all  that  are  in  high  station, 
that  we  may  lead  quiet  and  holy  lives — 
for  peace  and  good  will  among  all  states 
and  people — for  the  necessities  of  man- 
kind— ^and  particularly  for  the  congre- 
gation here  present :  to  obtain  all  bless- 
ings we  stand  in  need  of,  in  this  life, 
everlasting  happiness  in  the  next — and 
eternal  rest  to  the  faithful  departed. 

And  as  Jesus  Chri^3t  so  ordained, 
when  he  instituted  at  his  last  supper, 
this  wonderful  mystery  of  his  power^ 
wisdom^  and  goodness :  we  offer  thee 
this  Mass^  in  grateful  remembrance  of 
all  he  has  done  and  suffered  for  the 
!ove  of  us,  making  special  commemo- 
ration of  his  bitter  passion  and  death, 
and  of  his  gflorious  Resurrection  and 


A8C< 

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PRAYERS  AT  MASS. 


99 


Ascension  into  Heaven.  Vouchsafe,  O 
Almighty  and  eternal  God  (for  to  thee 
alone  so  great  a  sacrifice  is  due)  graci- 
ously to  accept  it,  for  these  and  all 
other  purposes,  agreeably  to  thy^  holy 
will.  And  to  render  it  the  more' plea- 
sing, we  offer  it  to  thee,  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  thy  beloved  Son,  out 
Lord  and  Saviour,  our  high  Priest  and 
victim ;  and  in  the  name  of  the  most 
holy  Trinity,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  to  whom  be  honour, 
praise,  and  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 


A  DEVOrr  METHOD  OF  HEARING  MASS. 

Making  the  sign  of  the  Cross  with  the 

Priest,  sapf 

+ 

IN  the  name  of  the  Father  and  ol 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghosi 
Amen. 

I  will  draw  near  to  thy  altar,  0 
my  God,  there  to  gain  new  strength 
and  vigour  to  my  soul ;  separate  me 
from  those  unbelievers  who  have  no 
trust  in  thee;  that  grace  which 
comforts  me  when  the  remembrance 
of  my  sins  afflict  and  cast  me  down ; 
that  grace  which  leLs  me  know  there 


'H^i 


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1 


PBAYERS  AT  MASS. 

is  an  everlasting  refuge  in  thy  good- 
ness, and  that  thou  art  ready  to  for- 
give even  our  greatest  sins  upon  a 
sincere  repentance. 

The  Priest  bowing  downy  says  the  Con- 
fiteor  before  he  goes  up  to  the  altar : 
say  it  with  him  as  follc^s : 
1  CONFESS  to  Almighty  God, 
to  the  blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin,  to 
blessed  Michael  the  Archangel,  to 
blessed  John  the  Baptist,  the  holy 
apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  to  all  the 
saints,  and  to  you.  Father,  that  I 
have  very  much  sinned  in  thought, 
word  and  deed,  through  my  fault, 
through  my  fault,  through  my  most 
grievous  fault.  Therefore  I  be- 
seech the  blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin, 
blessed  Michael  the  archangel,  bless- 
ed John  the  Baptist,  the  holy  apostles 
Peter  and  Paul,  and  all  the  saints. 
Father, 


ana  you, 
God  for  me. 


pray 


As  the  Ps*  Judica  me,  the  Gloria  in  ex> 
celsis  and  Creed  are  omitted  in  Masses 
for  the  Dead,  6cc.  you  also  may  pass 
them  over. 

After  the  Confiteor,  sa/y^ 
O  MY  God,  who  hast  command 


sm, 


PRATBftS  AT  MASS.  10 1 

ed  1 3  to  pray  for  one  another,  and  in 
thy  holy  Church  hast  given,  even  to 
sinn  3rs,  the  power  of  absolving  from 
sin,  receive  with  equal  bounty  the 
prayers  of  thy  people  for  the  priest, 
and  those  of  the  priest  for  thy  people. 
We  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  by  the 
merits  of  those  saints  whose  relics  are 
here,  and  of  all  the  saints,  that  thou 
wouldst  vouchsafe  to  forgive  me  all 
my  sins.     Amen. 

When  the  Priest  goes  first  to  the  Book, 
and  says  the  part  of  the  Mass  called 
the  Introit,  say^ 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  we  may  be 
truly  prepared  for  the  oifering  of  this 
p-eat  sacrifice  vo  thee  this  day ;  and 
because  our  sins  alone  can  render 
us  displeasing  to  thee,  therefore  w^ 
call  aloud  to  thee  for  mercy. 

At  the  Kyrie  eleison,  say, 

HAVE  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  and 
forgive  me  all  my  sins. 

Have  mercy  on  me,0  Lord,  have 
mercy  on  me. 

At  the  Gloria  in  excelsis,  say^ 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  >t§rh,  and 
peace  on  earth  to  men  of  good  will. 


I, 


J* 


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f    .V 
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102 


PRAYERS  AT  MASS. 


We  praise  thee ;  we  bless  thee ;  we 
adore  thee ;  we  glorify  thee ;  we  give 
thee  thanks  for  thy  great  glory,  0 
Lord  God,  Heavenly  King,  God  the 
Father  Almighty.  O  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son.  O 
Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the 
Father,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  on  us :  who 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
receive  our  prayers :  who  sittest  $t 
the  right  hand  of  the  Father,  have 
mercy  on  us.  For  thou  only  art 
holy,  thou  only  art  the  Lord,  thou 
only,  O  Jesus  Christ,  together  with 
the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high,  in  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father,    Amen. 

When  the  Priest  turns  to  the  People^  and 
says,  Dominus  vobiscum,  say, 

BE  thou  always  wiih  us,  O  my 
God,  and  let  thy  grace  never  depart 
from  us. 

Whilst  he  reads  the  Collects,  say^ 

ALMIGHTY  and  eternal  God., 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  mercifully 
to  give  car  to  the  prayers  of  thy  ser- 
vant, which  he  offers  thee  in  the 
name  of  thy  Church,  and  in  behdU 


^^yi. 


PRAYERS  AT  MASS. 


108 


of  US  thy  people :  accept  them  to 
the  honour  of  thy  name,  and  good  oi 
our  souls;  and  grant  us  all  those 
blessings  which  may  any  ways  con- 
tribute to  our  salvation.  Through 
jpur  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

it  the  Epistle,  say^ 

BE  thou,  O  Lord,  eternally  praised 
and  blessed,  for  having  communica- 
ted to  the  holy  prophets  and  apostles 
thy  spirit,  disclosing  to  them  ad- 
mirable secrets,  redounding  to  thy 
glory  and  our  great  good.  We  firmly 
believe  their  word,  because  it  :s 
thine.  Give  us,  we  beseech  thee,  the 
happiness  to  understand  from  the 
Church,  by  their  instructions,  what  is 
profitable,  and  grace  to  practise  the 
same  all  our  lives. 

When  he  reads  the  Gradual,  say^ 

HOW  wonderful,  O  Lord,  is  thy 
name  through  the  whole  earth  !  I 
will  bless  our  liord  at  all  times :  his 
praise  shall  be  ever  in  my  mouth. 
Be  thou  my  God  and  my  Protector: 
in.  thee  alone  will  I  put  my  trust,  lei 
me  not  be  confounded  for  ever. 


104 


PBA  ITERS  AT  MASS. 


At  the  Gospel,  when  the  People  rise  up, 

say, 
MAYEST  thou  be  ever  adored 
and  praised,  O  Lord,  who  not  con«- 
ient  to  instruct  and  inform  us  by  thy 
prophets  and  apostles,  hast  even 
vouchsafed  to  speak  to  us  by  thy 
only  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
commanding  us  by  a  voice  from 
heaven  to  hear  him ;  grant  us,  O 
merciful  God,'  the  grace  to  profit  by 
his  divine  and  heavenly  doctrine, 
A.11  that  is  written  of  thee,  dread 
Jesus,  in  thy  gospel,  is  truth  itself: 
nothing  but  wisdom  in  thy  actions ; 
power  and  goodness  in  thy  miracles ; 
light  and  instruction  in  thy  words. 
With  thee,  sacred  Redeemer,  are  the 
words  of  eternal  life :  to  v/hom  shall 
we  go,  but  to  thee,  eternal  Fountain 
of  Truth?  Give  me,  O  God,  grace 
to  practise  what  thou  commandest, 
and  command  what  thou  pleasest. 

At  the  Credo,  or  Nicene  Creed,  say, 

I  BELIEVE,  O  Lord,  all  thou 
hast  taught  me  by  thy  holy  Church : 
in  this  faith,  by  the  assistance  of  thy 

Sace,  I  desire  to  live  and  die :  by 
y  divine  grace,  I  am  convinced  of 


f 


FHATBRS  AT  MASS.  106 

the  sincerity  and  wisdom  of  those 
who  have  delivered  these  sacred 
truths  to  me.  Their  miraculous 
success  is  a  sufficient  proof.  Where 
dhall  I  go,  my  Lord  ?  Thou  hast  the 
words  of  eternal  hfe.  Of  thy  truth 
thus  delivered,  my  reason  and  will 
stiall  never  doubt,  though  my  senses 
and  vain  imaginations  should.  I 
believe,  O  Lord,  help  my  unbelief. 

When,  at  the  Offertory,  he  uncovers  the 
Chalice,  say, 
ACCEPT,  O  holy  Father,  al- 
mighty  and  eternal  God,  this  unspot- 
ted Host,  which  1,  thy  unworthy  ser- 
vant, offer  thee,  my  living  and  true 
God,  for  my  innumerable  sins,  offen- 
ces, and  negligences,  and  for  all  here 
present,  and  for  all  faithful  Chris- 
tians, living  and  dead,  that  it  may 
avail  me  and  them  to  life  everlast- 
ing.   Amen. 

At  the  Offering  of  the  Chalice,  say, 
WE  offer  thee,  O  Lord,  the  Cha- 
lice of  salvation,  beseeching  thy  cle- 
mency, that  it  may  ascend  before  thy 
divine  Majesty,  as  a  sweet  perfume, 
for  our  salvation,  and  for  that  of  the 

whole  world. 

1^ 


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v> 


106 


PRAYERS   AT  MASS. 


Accept  US,  O  Lord,  in  the  spirit  (A 
humility  and  a  contrite  heart :  and 
grant  that  the  sacrifice  which  we  ofier 
this  day  in  thy  sight,  may  be  pleasing 
to  thee,  O  Lord  God. 

fThen  he  washes  his  Fingers  at  the  Cor. 
ner  of  the  Altar,  say, 

THOU,  Lord,  who  once  vouchsa- 
fedst  to  wash  thy  disciples'  feet  be- 
fore their  invitation  to  ttiy  holy  tabla, 
wash  us  also,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  and  wash  us  again  :  not  only 
our  feet  and  hands,  but  our  hearts, 
our  desires,  our  souls,  that  we  may 
be  wholly  innocent  and  pure. 
Go  0/2,  and  pray,  „ 

RECEIVE,  O  holy  Trinity,  this 
oblation  wo  make  thee,  in  memoiy  of 
the  passion,  resurrection  and  ascen- 
sion of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in 
honour  of  the  ever-blessed  Mary  ever 
Virgin  ;  of  blessed  John  ihf*  B^^^ptist ; 
of  the  holy  apobtles  Peter  p'\1  !  nul ; 
of  these,  and  of  all  the  s&mt^  ;  thai 
it  may  bo  available  to  their  honour 
find  our  salvation.  And  may  they 
7«>iv:bsaff'  to  intercede  for  us  in  hea- 
VBW^  whc'L^e  memory  we  celebrate  on 
earth.  Through  the  same  Christ 
^nr   [jord.     Amen*  V 


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PRAYSBS  AT  IIA98. 


107 


At  the  Orote  Frntre«,  *ay, 

MAY  oar  Lord   receive  this  sa- 

critioe  from  tli/  hands,  to  the  praise 

and  glory  of  his  name,  for  our  good 

and  the  benefit  of  his  whole  church. 

Or  whilst  he  reads  the  secret  Prayers 
proper  for  the  Day,  in  a  low  vo»oc, 
say, 

MERCIFULLY  hear  our  pray 
ers,  O  Lord,  and  graciously  accept 
this  oblatiou  which  we  thy  servants 
are  making  to  thee ;  that  as  we  oJfer 
it  to  the  honour  of  thy  name,  so  it 
may  be  to  us  a  means  of  obtaining 
thy  grace  here,  and  in  the  next  life, 
everlasting  happiness.    Amen. 

Wlien  the  Priest  says  in  a  loud  voice,  Pef 
omnia  scecula  saeculorum,  say, 
IT  is  truly  meet  and  just,  right 
and  available  to  salvation,  that  we 
always,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks 
to  thee,  holy  Lord,  Father  Almighty, 
eternal  God,  through  Christ  our 
Lord ;  by  whom  the  angels  praise 
thy  Majesty,  the  dominations  adore 
it,  the  powers  tremble  before  it,  the 
heavens  and  heavenly  virtues,  and 
blessed  seraphim  with  common  jubi- 
lee glorify  it ;  together  with  whom 


4i' 


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106  FRAYEES   AT   MASS. 

we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may  be  ad- 
mitted to  join  our  voices,  saying  in 
an  humble  manner, 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  liOrd  God  of 
Sab  oth,  heaven  and  earth  are  full  of 
thy  glory.  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord.  Hosanna  in  the  high- 
est. 

What  follows  is  called  the  Canon  of  the 
Mass ;  say  then, 
MOST  merciful  Father,  who  hast 

fiven  us  thy  only  Son  to  be  our 
aily  sacrifice,  incline  thine  ears  to 
our  prayers,  and  favour  our  desires , 
protect,  unite,  and  govern  thy  whole 
Church  throughout  the  world,  pour 
forth  thy  blessing  on  his  present 
Holiness,  that  Prelate  who  has  a 
particular  charge  over  us,  and  all 
true  professors  of  the  Catholic  faith. 

Whilst  he  makes  his  Memento,  or  Com- 
memoration of  the  Living,  make  yours 
also, j?r«ym^  in  particular  for  yourselt 
and  Friends,  &c. 

A  OFFER  thee,  0  eternal  Father, 
>vith  this  thy  minister  at  the  altar, 
this  oblation  of  the  body  and  blood 


PRAYERS   AT  HAS8. 


109 


of  thy  only  Son,  to  thy  honour  and 
glory  :  in  remembrance  of  my  Sav- 
iour's passion,  in  thanksgiving  for  all 
thy  benefits,  in  satisfaction  for  all 
my  sins,  and  for  the  obtaining  of  thy 
grace,  whereby  I  may  be  enabled  to 
live  virtuously  and  die  happily.  I 
desire  thee  likewise  to  accept  it,  0 
God,  for  my  parents,  [if  alive \  rela- 
tives,  friends,  and  benefactors ;  grant 
them  all  blessings,  spiritual  and  tem- 
poral. I  offer  it  up  also  [name  the 
particular  intention  you  offer  it  up  for:  as 

for  obtaining  this  virtue,  overcoming 
that  vice ;  for  blessings,  such  as 
health,  fyc]  Likewise  for  all  that 
are  in  misery  ;  for  those  I  have  any 
ways  injured  in  word  or  deed  ;  for  all 
my  enemies :  for  the  conversion  of 
sinners,  and  enlightening  all  that  sit 
in  darkness.  Pour  forth  thy  bless- 
ings on  all,  according  to  their  differ- 
ent nec;essities,  through  the  merits  of 
thy  only  Son  our  Lord. 
Proceed  and  say. 
GIVE  ear  we  beseech  thee,  to  the 
prayers  of  thy  servant,  who  is  here 
appointed  to  make  this  oblation  in 
our  behalf,  and  grant  it  may  be 


10  PRAYERS  AT  MASS. 

effectual  for  the  obtaining  of  all  those 
Uessings  which  he  asked  for  us. 

Behold,  O  Lord,  we  all  here  pre- 
^nt  to  thee  in  this  bread  and  wine 
the  symbols  of  our  perfect  union. 
Grant,  O  Lord,  that  they  may  be 
made  for  us  the  true  body  and  blood 
of  thy  dear  Son ;  that  being  consecra- 
ted to  thee  by  this  holy  Victim,  we 
may  live  in  thy  service,  and  depart 
this  life  in  thy  grace. 

At  the  Elevation,  or  lifting  up  of  the  Sa- 
cred Host,  in  Mennory  of  Christ  being 
lifted  up  on  the  Cross,  sayy 

MOST  adorable  body,  1  adore 
thee  with  all  the  powers  of  my  soul. 
Lord,  who  hast  given  thyself  entire 
to  us,  grant  we  may  become  entirely 
thine.  I  believe,  O  Lord,  help  my 
unbelief 

Most  merciful  Saviour,  be  thou 
my  protector ;  strengthen  and  defend 
me  by  thy  heavenly  grace,  now,  and 
especially  at  the  hour  of  my  death, 
sweet  Jesus.    Amen. 

At  the  Elevation  of  the  Chalice,  sayt 

MOST  adorable  blood,  that  wash- 
«5Staway  all  our  sins,  1  adore  thee" 


PBATERS  AT   MASS. 


Ill 


happy  we,  could  we  return  our  life 
and  blood  for  thine,  O  blessed  Yic- 
tim. 

0  Jesus,  do  thou  cleanse,  sanctify, 
and  preserve  our  souls  to  eternal  life. 
Live  Jesus,  in  us,  and  may  we  live 
in  thee.     Amen. 

After  the  Elevation,  say^ 
IT  is  now,  O  Lord,  with  grate- 
ful hearts  we  call  to  mind  the  sacred 
mysteries  of  thy  passion  and  death, 
of  thy  resurrection  and  ascension. 
Here  is  thy  body  that  was  broken : 
here  is  thy  blood  that  was  shed  for 
us,  of  which  these  exterior  signs  are 
but  the  figures,  and  yet  in  reality 
contain  the  substance.  It  is  now  we 
truly  offer  thee,  O  Lord,  that  pure  and 
holy  victim,  which  thou  hast  been 
pleased  to  give  us  ;  of  which  all  the 
^ther  sacrifices  were  but  so  many 
types  and  figures. 

Whilst  he  makes  his  Memento,  in  silence^ 
for  the  Dead,  make  yours  also,  thus^ 

1  OFFER  thee  again,  O  Lord, 
tnis  holy  sacrifice  of  the  body  and 
blood  of  thy  only  Son,  in  behalf  of 
the  faithful  departed,  and  in  particu- 
lar for  the  souls  of  [here   name  whom 


'■*'.:■■ 


i':':- 


112 


PRAYERS  AT  MASS* 


you  chiefly  propose  to  pray  for}  my  pa- 
rents  [ifdeadj\  relatives,  benefactors, 
neighbours,  &c.  Likewise  of  such 
as  I  have  any  ways  injured,  or  been 
the  occasion  of  their  sins ;  of  such 
as  have  injured  me,  and  been  my 
enemies ;  of  such  as  die  in  war,  or 
have  none  to  pray  for  them,  &c.  To 
these,  O  Lord,  and  to  all  that  rest  in 
Christ,  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  a 
place  of  refreshment,  light  and  peace : 
through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

When  he  strikes  his  Breast  and  says 
aloud^  Nobis  quoque  peccatoribus,  say^ 

VOUCHSAFE  to  grant  the  same 
to  us,  poor  and  miserable  sinners: 
judge  us  not  according  to  our  de- 
merits ;  but  through  the  infinite 
multitude  of  thy  mercies,  in  which 
we  hope,  liberally  extend  to  us  thjj 
*grace  and  pardon. 

We  ask  it  of  thee,  in  the  name  ol 
thy  dear  Son,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  eternally  with  thee,  and  in  tnal 
form  of  prayer  which  he  himself 
hath  taught  us. 

At  the  Pater  Noster,  say  with  hinif 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven 


PRAYERS  AT  MASS. 


113 


hallowed  be  thy  name ;  thy  kingdom 
come  ;  thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as 
it  is  in  heaven ;  give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread ;  and  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that 
trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not 
into  temptation ;  but  deliver  us  from 
evil.     Amen.      ^ 

Deliver  us  from  those  evils,  which 
we  labour  under  at  present ;  from 
past  evils,  which  can  be  nothing  but 
our  manifold  sins ;  and  from  all  the 
evils  to  come,  which  will  be  the  just 
chastisement  of  our  offences,  if  our 
prayers,  and  those  more  powerful 
ones  of  thy  saints,  who  intercede  for 
us,  intercept  not  thy  justice,  or  excite 
not  thy  bounty. 

At  his  breaking  and  putting  a  ParticU 
of  the  Host  into  the  Chalice^  say, 

THY  body  was  broken,  and  thy 
blood  shed  for  us:  grant  that  the 
commemoration  of  this  holy  Mystery 
may  obtain  for  us  peace :  and  that 
those  who  receive  it  may  find  ever- 
lasting rest. 

At  the  Agnus  Dei,  say  with  the  Priesty 
LAMB  of  God,  who  takest  away 


114  PB /ITERS  AT   MASS. 

the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

L#ambof  God,  who  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us.  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  v/orld,  grant  us 
peace. 

At  the  Prayer  beforf  Communion,  say^ 

IN  saying  to  thy  Apostles,  my 
peace  I  leave  you,  my  peace  I  give 
you:  thou  hast  promised,  O  Lord^ 
to  all  thy  Church,  that  peace  which 
the  world  cannot  give;  peace  v.ath 
thee,  and  peace  with  ourselves. 

Let  nothing,  O  Lord,  ever  inter- 
rupt this  holy  peace :  let  nothing 
separate  us  from  thee  to  whom  we 
heartily  desire  to  be  united,  through 
the  blessed  sacrament  of  peace  and 
reconciliation.    Let  this  food  of  an- 

fels  strengthen  us  in  every  christian 
uty,  so  as  never  more  to  yield  un- 
der temptations,  or  fall  into  our  com- 
mon weaknesses. 

At  the  Domine  non  sum  dignus,  striking 
your  Breast  thrice^  with  Humility  arid 
Contrition.,  say, 

LORD,  I  am  not  worthy  thou 


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heai 

Sue) 
ret 
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PRAIERS  AT  MASS. 


115 


shouldst  enter  under  my  roof;  say 
only  the  word  and  my  soul  shall  be 
healed. 

Such  as  are  not  prepared  to  communicate 
really  J  may  communicate  spiritually  y  by 
saying  as  follows  : 

Mo3t  loving  Jesus,  I  adore  thee 
with  a  lively  faith,  who  art  present  in 
this  sacrament  by  virtue  of  thy  infi- 
nite power,  wisdom,  and  goodness. 
But  conscious  of  my  infirmities  and 
sins,  I  dare  not  now  receive  thee  sac 
ramentally.    All  my  hope  is  in  thee ! 
I  love  thee,  O  Lord,  with  all  my 
heart,  who  hast  so  loved  me :   ana 
therefore  I  desire  to  receive  thee  now 
spiritually :  come  therefore,  O  Lord,  to 
me  in  spirit,  and  heal  my  sinful  soul. 
Feed  me  for  I  am  hungry ;  strength- 
en me,  for  I  am  weak ;  enliven  and 
sanctify  me   with   thy   sacred  body 
and  blood  :  deliver  me  from  all  sin^ 
and  make  me  always  obedient  to  thy 
commands ;  and  let  me  never  be  sep- 
arated from  thee,  my  Saviour!  who, 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
livest  and  I'eignest  one  God,  for  ever 
and  ever.    Amen. 


116 


PRAYERS   AT  MASS. 


Thtnng  the  Ablution  and  Wiping  of  tht 
Chalice,  say^ 

GIVE  us,  O  Lord,  a  part  in  the 
fruits  of  thy  death  and  passion ;  ihesa- 
cred  memory  of  which  we  have  com- 
memorated in  our  present  sacrifice 
and  communion.  Happy  those  who  sit 
at  thy  table  to  partake  of  the  bread  oi 
life.  O  Jesus,  my  soul  sighs  after 
thee !  I  long  with  thy  apostle  to  be 
dissolved,  and  to  be  with  thee.  My 
heart,  and  my  whole  body,  with  trans- 
ports of  joy,  seek  the  living  God. 

My  soul  languishes  with  the  ardent 
desire  of  entering  into  the  house  of 
our  Lord.  I  love  thee,  O  my  God, 
with  all  my  heart !  O  that  I  could 
always  enjoy  the  presence  of  thy  ado- 
rable body,  which  is  the  pledge  of 
our  eternal  happiness.  I  adore  thy 
goodness,  and  return  thee  infinite 
[thanks,  O  gracious  Lord,  for  thy  in 
estimable  fovour  and  mercy,  in  ad- 
mitting me  to  be  present  this  day  at 
the  dread  sacrifice,  where  thou  art 
both  Priest  and  Victim.  Make  me, 
O  God,  always  sensible  of  this  great 
blessing,  and  let  not  my  unworthi- 
ness  put  a  stop  to  the  effect  of  thy 
naercy  and  fi^oodnsss-         ' 


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PXATBRa   AT  MASS  ^''7 

Wlubt  he  reads  the  Communion^  say, 

LET  it  be  now,  O  Lord,  the  effect 
of  thy  mercy,  that  we,  who  have 
been  present  at  this  holy  mystery 
may  find  the  benefit  of  it  in  oui 
souls. 

At  tlie  Post' Communion,  say, 

WE  give  thee  thanks,  O  God,  for 
thy  mercy,  in  admitting  us  to  have  a 
part  in  offering  this  sacrifice  to  thy 
holy  name:  accept  it  now  to  thy 
glory,  and  be  ever  mindful  of  our 
weakness. 

Proceed  as  follows : 

MOST  gracious  God,  Father  of 
mercy,  gTant,  I  beseech  thee,  that  this 
adorable  sacrifice  of  the  blessed  body 
and  blood  of  thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  may  obtain  for  us  at  thy, 
hands,  mercy,  and  the  remission  of 
all  our  sins.    Amen. 

When  he  turns  to  the  People  and  gives 
them  his  Blessing,  make  you  also  the 
sign  of  the  Cross  and  say, 

THE  Blessing  of  God  Almighty, 
4-    Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 


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lie 


PRIVERS  AT  MASS. 


descend  upon  us,  and  dwell  in  ou 
hearts  for  ever.    Amen. 

Whilst  he  concludes  with  the  last  Gospel 

sayy 

O  ETERNAL  Word,  speak  to  my 
soul,  which  adores  thee  in  profound 
silence ;  thou  art  the  great  Creator  of 
all  things ;  abandon  not,  I  beseech 
thee,  thy  own  creature ;  be  thou  my 
life,  my  light,  and  my  all.  \ 

0  Light  eternal !  enlighten  me  in 
this  present  life,  and  in  the  life  to 
come. 

Reign  in  me  as  in  thine  own  in- 
heritance: for  thou,  O  Lord,  haet 
made  me  :  thou  hast  redeemed  me ! 
May  I  be  ever  thine. 

1  have  sinned  too  mucR  against 
heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am  not 
worthy  to  be  called  thy  son. 

Thou  God  Incarnate,  have  pity 
on  my  frail  and  mortal  flesh,  and 
grant  it  may  one  day  see  what  il 
here  adores  below.    Amen. 

I  RENDER  thee  all  possible  praise 
and  thanks,  O  Sovereign  Creator,  for 
the  favour  I  have  this  day  received 
from  thy  bounty,  and  of  which  many 

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F1AYB&8  AT  MASS. 


119 


oetter  deserving  Christians  ore  de> 
P'-'ved.  Receive,  O  Lord,  my  un- 
worthy prayers,  supply  all  my  de 
fects,  pardon  all  my  distractions  and 
indevolions,  and  grant,  that  by  the 
strength  and  virtue  of  these  divine 
mysteries,  I  may  go  on  cheerfully  in 
the  path  of  thy  commandments,  love 
and  service,  amidst  all  the  tempta- 
tions, troubles,  and  dangers  of  my 
life's  pilgrimage,  till  I  shall  one  day 
happily  arrive  at  thy  heavenly  king- 
dom, where,  with  the  blessed  angels 
and  saints,  I  shall  more  clearly  con- 
template thee,  more  perfectly  enjoy 
thee,  and  more  adequately  celebrate 
thy  infinite  goodness  and  mercy, 
with  uninterrupted  canticles  of  eter- 
nal praise,  admiration  and  gratitude. 

Happy  are  they  who  dwell  in  thy 
house,  O  liOrd  :  for  ever  and  ever 
they  will  praise  thee. 

Tnou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  re- 
ceive honour,  glory,  and  power. 

Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good,  for 
his  mercy  is  everlasting. 

Who  shall  relate  the  wonders  ol 
the  Lord?  who  shall  publish  his 
praises  ? 


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PRAYBRS  AT  MASS. 


At  sprinkling  the  Holy  Water,  before  Man 
on  Sundays,  is  sung  the  following  Aathem: 

SPRINKLE  me,  O  Lord,  with  hys- 
sop, and  I  shall  be  cleansed :  wash 
mc,  and  I  shall  become  whiter  than 
mow. 

Ps.  Have  mercy  on  me,  0  Grod,  ac- 
cording to  thy  great  mercy. 
.    V.  Glory  be  to,  &c. 

Anth,  Sprmkle  me.  t\ 

The  Priest,  being  returned  to  the  Fool  cf  (hi, 

AUar,  says, 

V.  Show  us,  O  Lord,  thy  mercy. 
R.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
V.  May  the  Lord  be  with  you. 
R,  And  with  thy  spirit. 

HEAR  us,  O  holy  Lord,  Almighty 
Father,  eternal  God  !  and  vouchsafe  to 
send  thy  holy  angel  from  heaven,  to 
guard,  cherish,  protect,  visit  and  defend 
all  that  are  assembled  in  this  place, 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FYom  Easter  to  Whitsunday,  inclusively,  iru 
stead  of  the  foregoing  Anthem,  the  following 
is  sung,  and  to  the  V.  (Ostende  nobis,)  and 
&5  R.   £t  salutare,  are  added  Alleluia& 


1^ 

chev  fi 

good; 
ever. 

Gio; 


PRC 

thy  hoi 
God!  i 
at  whicJ 
riiice  of 
Christ 
thereat 
awe  due 
that  by 
offered 
an  agree 
and  reig] 
Grhoat,  o 
Amen. 


riUYCRS   AT   MASS. 

Anthem, 


121 


1  SA  W  water  flowing  from  the  righl 
side  oi  the  temple,  Alleluia :  and  all  to 
whom  the  water  came,  were  saved,  and 
iney  shall  say,  Alleluia. 

Ps.  Praise  the  Lord,  because  he  16 
good ;  because  his  mercy  enduretb  fo? 
erer. 

Glory,  &c. 

Freparatory  Prayer  before  Mass, 

PROSTRATE  in  spirit  at  the  foot  of 
thy  holy  altar,  I  adore  thee,  Almighty 
God !  and  firmly  believe  that  the  IVlass, 
at  which  I  am  going  to  assist,  is  the  sac- 
rifice of  the  body  and  blood  of  thy  Son, 
Christ  Jesus.  O!  grant  I  may  assist 
thereat  with  the  attention,  respect,  and 
awe  due  to  such  august  mysteries  :  and 
that  by  the  merits  of  the  Victim  there 
offered  for  me,  1  myself  may  become 
an  agreeable  sacrifice  to  thee,  who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  same  Son  and  Ho}^ 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.— 
Amen. 


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122 

THE  ORDINARY  OP  THE  MAS& 

The  Priest  at  the  Foot  of  the  AUar,  begirt 

ning^  satth, 

+ 
IN  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  ol 
the  Son,  <Sec.    Amen. 
ArUh.    \  will  go  unto  the  altar  of  Goi 
R.     ro  God,  who  rejoiceth  my  youth* 
Psalm  xliL 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  distinguisl^ 
my  cause  from  the  nation  that  is  noi 
holy :  from  the  unjust  and  deceitftd  man 
deliver  me. 

R.  Since  thou,  O  God,  art  my 
strength,  why  hast  thou  rejected  me  7 
and  why  do  I  go  sorrowful  whilst  the 
enemy  afflicteth  me  ? 

P.  Send  forth  thy  Light  and  thy 
Truth  :  they  have  conducted  and 
brought  me  unto  thy  holy  Mount,  and 
into  thy  Tabernacle. 

R.  And  I  will  go  unto  the  altar  ef 
Gk)d  :  to  Grod  who  rejoiceth  my  youth. 

P.  I  will  praise  thee  on  the  harp,  O 
God,  my  (Jod :  why  art  thou  sorrowful, 
O  my  soul  7  and  why  dost  thou  dio- 
turb  me  7 

K.    Hope  m  God,  for  him  will  I  still 

r raise  :  he  is  my  God,  and  the  Sayiour 
look  for. 


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bring! 


THS  ORDINARY   OF   THE  MASS.    128 

P.     Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  <Ssc. 
R.     As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
Amen. 

I  will  go  unto  the  altar  of  God. 
To  God  who  rejoiceth  my  youth. 
Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the 


now, 
end. 

P. 

R. 

P. 
Lord* 

R. 

P. 

R. 


Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 
I  confess  to  Almighty  God,  &c« 
May  Almighty  God  be  merciful 
to  thee,  and,  forgiving  thee  thy  sins, 
bring  thee  to  everlasting  life.  P.  Amen. 
R.  I  confess  to  Almighty  God,  to  the 
blessed  Mary,  ever  Virgin,  blessed  Mi- 
chael  the  Archangel,  blessed  John  the 
Baptist,  the  holy  Apostles  Peter  and 
Paul,  to  all  the  saints,  and  to  you.  Fa- 
ther,  that  I  have  sinned  exceedingly  in 
thought,  word,  and  deed,  through  my 
feiult,  through  my  fault,  through  my  * 
most  grievous  feult.  Therefore,  I  be- 
seech the  blessed  Mary,  ever  Virgin, 
blessed  Michael  the  Archangel,  blessed 
John  the  Baptist,  the  holy  Apostles  Po» 
ter  and  Paul,  and  all  (he  saints,  and  you, 
O  Father,  to  pray  to  the  Lord  our  God 
for  me. 

P.  May  Almig!.ty  God  be  merciftil 
unto  you,  and  forgiving  you  your  sins, 
bring  you.  :t\ife  everlasting.     R.  Ameo. 


124  THE  ORDINABY  OF  THB  MASS. 

P.  May  the  Almighty  and  merciflil 
Lord  grant  us  pardon,  absolution,  and 
remission  of  our  sins.    R*    Amen. 

P.  O  God,  thou  being  turned  towards 
us,  wilt  enliven  us. 

R.     And  thy  people  will  rejoice  in 


thee. 

P. 

R. 

P. 

R. 
thee. 

P. 

R. 


Show  us,  O  Lord,  thy  mercy. 
And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
O  Lord,  Ijear  my  prayer. 
And   let    my   cry   come    unto 


The  Lord  be  with  you. 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

The  Priest,  going  to  the  AUar,  says. 

Take  away  from  us  our  iniquities,  we 

beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  be 

worthy  to  enter  with   pure  minds  into 

the  Holy  of  Holies  ;  through,  &;c.  Amen. 

When  come  up  to  the  Altar,  bowing  down, 

he  says, 
We  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  by  the  me. 
fits  of  thy  sauits,  whose  relics  are  here, 
and  of  all  the  saints,  that  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  forgive  me  all  my  sins. 
Amen. 

WliUst  he  reads  the  Introit,  say, 

Let  the  name  of  the  Lord  be  blessed 

both  now  and  for  ever.     From  the  rising 

to  Uie  setting  of  the  sun  all   praise  is 

due  to  the  name  of  the  Lord.     Who  ie 


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THE  ORDINART  OF  THE  MASS.  126 

lilte  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwells  on 
high,  and  looks  on  all  that  is  humhle 
both  in  heaven  and  earth  t  Glory  be  to 
the  Father,  &c. 

Lord  have  mercy  on  us.  [three  times, 
Christ  have  mercy  on  us.  [three  times. 
Lord  have  mercy  on  us.  [three  Umes,' 


GLORIA  IN  EXCELSIS. 


GLORIA  in  ex- 
celeis  Deo,  et  in  ter- 
ra pax  homnibus 
bonse  voluntatis.-* 
Laudamusto;  bene- 
dicimus  te;  adora- 
mus  te ;  glorifica- 
mus  te.  Gratias  agi- 
mus  tibi  propter 
magnam  gloriam 
tuam,  Domino  Deus, 
Rex  cffilestis,  Deus 
Pater  omnipotens. 
Domine  Fili  unige- 
nite  Jesu  Christe. 
Domine  Deus,  Ag- 
nus Dei,  Filius  Pa- 
tris.  Qui  tollis 

peccata  mundi,  mise- 
rere nobis.  Qui 
.  tdlis  peccata  mundi 
suscipe  depreca- 
tionero  nostram.  Qui 


GLORY  be  to 
God  on  high,  and 
on  earth  peace  to 
men  of  good  will. 
We  praise  thee ;  we 
bless  thee ;  we  adore 
thee ;  wo  glorify 
thee.  We  give  thee 
thanks  for  thy  great 
glory,  O  Lord  God, 
heavenly  Kinff,  Grod 
the  Father  .^dmigb- 
tY.  O  Lord  Jesua 
Christ,  the  only  be» 
gotten  Son.  O 
Lord  God,  Lamb 
of  God,  Son  of  the 
Fathier,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  have  mercy 
on  us.  Who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,   receive    om 


126  THE  ORDINARY  OF  THE  MASS. 


sedes  ad  dexteram 
Patris,  miserere  no- 
bis. Quoniam  tu 
solus  sanctus.  Tu 
Bolus  Dominus.  Tu 
solus  altissimus,  Je- 
Bii  Christe,  cum 
Baiicto  Spiritu,  in 
gloria  Dei  Patris. 
Amen. 


prayers :  who  iftt 
test  at  the  right 
hand  of  the  Father, 
have  mercy  on  u& 
For  thou  only  art 
holy.  Thou  only  art 
the  Lord.  Thou 
only,  O  Jesus  Christ, 
together  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high,  in  the  glory  oi 
God  the  Fa,ther. — 
Amen.  ^v 

Timing  towards  the  people,  the  Priest  scdtUes 
them^  saying, 

P.     The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ri     And  with  thy  spirit. 

Whilst  he  reads  the  Collects,  the  foUowvng 
may  he  said  : 

We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Almigh- 
ty and  eternal  God,  mercifully  to  give 
ear  to  the  prayers  of  thy  servant,  which 
he  offers  to  thee  in  the  name  of  thy 
Church,  and  in  behalf  of  us  thy  people  : 
accept  them  to  the  honour  of  thy  name, 
and  the  good  of  our  souls,  and  grant  us 
all  those  blessings  which  may  any  way 
contribute  to  our  salvation  :  througli, 
^.    Amen. 

Whilst  the  Priest  reads  the  Epistle,  say. 
Be  thou,  O  Lord,  eternally  praised 
and  blessed  for  having  communicated 


THB  ORDINARY  OP  THB  MASS.  127 

d\y  spirit  to  the  holy  prophets  and  apos. 
ties,  disclosing  to  them  admirable  se- 
crets, redounding  to  tliy  glory  and  our 
great  good.  We  firmly  believe  their 
word,  because  it  is  thine.  Give  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  happiness  to  under- 
stand from  the  Church,  by  their  instruc- 
tions, what  is  profitable,  and  grace  to 
practise  the  same  all  our  lives. 

Ai^  end  (f  the  Epistle,  the  Clerk  ansioerSy 

Thanks  be  to  God. 
During  the  Gradual,  or  Tract,  may  be  saidy 
How  wonderful,  O  Lord,  is  thy  name 
through  the  whole  earth.  I  will  bless 
the  Lord  at  all  times  :  his  praise  shall 
be  ever  in  my  mouth.  Be  thou  my  God 
and  protector :  in  thee  alone  I  put  my 
trust :  O  let  me  never  be  confounded. 

Before  the  Gospel,  say, 

CLEANSE  my  heart  and  my  lips, 
O  Almighty  God,  who  didst  cleanse 
the  lips  of  the  prophet  Isaiah  with  a 
burning  coal :  and  vouchsafe,  through 
thy  gracious  mercy,  so  to  purify  rae, 
that  I  may  worthily  attend  to  thy  holy 
gospel :  through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

May  the  Lord  be  in  my  heart,  and 
on  my  lips,  that  I  may  worthily  and  in 
a  becoming  manner  attend  to  his  gbsr>eL 
Amen. 


128  THE  ORDINARY  OF  TAB  MASS. 

P.     The  Lord  be  with  you,       ^ 
R.     And  with  thy  spirit. 
P.     The  continuation  (or  the  begin- 
ning) of  the  holy  Gospel  according  to* 

R*     Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

During  the  Gospel,  say. 

Be  thou  ever  adored  and  praised,  O 
Lord,  who,  not  content  to  instruct  and 
inform  us  by  thy  prophets  and  apostles, 
hast  even  vouchsafed  to  speak  to  us  by 
thy  ofily  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
commanding  us  by  a  voice  from  heaven 
to  hear  him  ;  grant  us,  merciful  God, 
the  grace  to  profit  by  his  divine  and 
heavenly  doctrine.  All  that  is  written 
of  thee,  dread  Jesus,  in  thy  gospel,  is 
truth  itself ;  nothing  but  wisdom  in  thy 
actions  :  power  and  goodness  in  thy  mi- 
racles :  light  and  instruction  in  thy 
words.  With  thee,  sacred  Redeemer, 
are  the  words  of  eternal  life :  to  whom 
shall  we  go  but  to  thee,  eternal  Foun* 
tain  of  Truth  ?  I  firmly  believe,  O  God, 
all  thou  teachest,  give  rae  only  grace  to 
practise  what  thou  commandest,  and 
command  what  thou  pleasest. 

At  the  end  of  the  Gospel,  answer^ 
R.    Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Christ 


TBS  OBDINAEY  OF  TH£  MASS.   129 


Then  add  with  the  Prusty  in  a  low  votoe^ 

May  our  f»ins  be  blotted  out,  by  the 
words  of  the  gospel. 

The  NicENE  Creed. 


CREDO  in  unum 
Deum,  Patrem  om- 
nipotentem,  facto« 
rem  ccbU  et  ter- 
roB,  visibilium  om- 
nium et  invisibi- 
lium. 

Et  in  unumDo- 
minumJesumChris- 
tum  Filium  Dei  uni- 
genitum  ;  et  ex  Pa- 
tre  natum  ante  om- 
nia ssecula.  Deum 
de  Deo  ;  Lumen  de 
Lumine;  Deumve- 
rum  de  Deo  vero; 
genitum  non  fac- 
tum ;  consubstan- 
lialem  Patri,  per 
quem  omnia  facta 
sunt.  Qui  propter 
iK)s  homines,  et 
propter  nostram  sa- 
lutem,  descendit  de 
cams.  Et  incarnatus 
est  de  Spiritu  Sanc- 


I  Believe  in  one 
God,  the  Father 
Almighty,  Maker  (A 
heaven  and  earth, 
and  of  all  things 
visible  and  invisi- 
ble. 

And  in  one  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  the 
only  begotten  Son 
of  God;  and  bom  of 
the  Father  before 
all  ages.  God  of 
God  ;  Light  of 
Light ;  true  God  of 
true  God ;  begotten 
not  made;  consub* 
stantial  to  the  Fa- 
ther, by  whom  all 
things  were  made. 
Who  for  us  men 
and  for  our  salva- 
tion, came  down 
from  heaven,  and 
became  incarnate 
by  the  Holy  Ghost, 


130  THB  OnOINART  OF  THE  MASS. 


to,  ex  Maria  Vir- 
gine,  ET  HOMO 
FACTUS  EST  ♦ 
Crucifixus  etiam 
proiiobis  sub  Pontio 
Pilato,  passus  et  se- 
pultus  est.  Et  re- 
surrexit  tertia  die 
secundum  Scriptu- 
ras.  Et  asccndit 
in  ccelum  sedet  ad 
dextram  Patris.  Et 
iterum  venturus  est 
cum  gloria  judicare 
vivos  et  mortuous: 
eujus  regni  non  erit 
fizus. 


Et  in  Spiritum 
Sanctum,  Dominum 
et  vivificantem,  qui 
ex    Patre   Filioque 

frocedit:  qui    cum 
^atre  et  FUio  sirauJ 
adoratur,    et    ecu- 


of  the  Virgin  Mary 
AND  WAS  MADE 
MAN.  He  was 
crucified  also  for  us, 
suffered  under  Pon. 
tins  Pilate,  and  was 
buried.  And  the 
third  day  he  rose 
again  according  to 
the  Scriptures.  And 
ascended  into  hea*> 
ven,  sitteth  at  the\\ 
right  hand  of  the 
Fathei,  and  he  is  to 
come  again  with 
glory  to  judge  both 
the  living  and  the 
dead,  of  whose 
kingdom  there  shall 
be  no  end. 

And  in  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Lord 
and  giver  of  life, 
who  proceedeth 
from  the  Father  and 
the  Son;  who,  to- 
gether with  the  Fa- 
ther and   the  Son, 


*  At  these  words  the  Priest  kneels  down  to 
fidore  God  for  the  ineffable  Mistery  of  the 
incarnation. 

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TRB  ORDINARY  OF  THR  MASS.  131 


gloriiicatur ;  quilo- 
cutus  est  per  *>ro. 
phetas.  Et  unam 
sanctam.  Catholi- 
cam  et  Apostolicam 
Ecclesiasm.  Confi- 
teor  unum  Baptis- 
ma  in*  remissionem 
peccatorum.  Etex- 
pecto  resurrectio- 
nem  mortuorum,  et 
vitam  venturi  sffi- 
cull.     Amen. 


is  adored  and  glo- 
rified; who  spoke 
by  the  prophets. 
And  one  holy  Ca- 
tholic and  Apostolic 
Church.  I  confess 
one  baptism  for  the 
remission  of  sins. 
And  I  expect  the 
resurrection  of  the 
dead,  and  the  life  of 
the  world  to  come. 
Amen. 


P.  The  Lord  be  with  you.  R.  And 
with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

At  the  OSkitory  say, 
O  my  God,  I  sincerely  offer  myself 
and  all  I  have  to  thee,  to  do  and  suffer 
whatever  thou  commandest  or  permit- 
test.  Receive  my  offering,  and  bear 
with  my  weakness,  I  most  humbly  be- 
seech thee. 

OUatvjn  (f  the  Host 

Accept,  O  holy  Father,  Almighty  and 
eternal  God,  this  unspotted  Host,  which 
I  thy  unworthy  servant  oflei  unto 
thee,  my  living  and  true  God,  for  my 
innumerable  sins,  ofiences,  and  negli- 
gnnces,  and   for  all    here  present;  as 


132  THB  ORDINARY  OF  THE  MASS. 

also  for  all  faithful  Christians,  both 
living  and  dead ;  that  it  may  avail  both 
me  and  theni  unto  life  everlasting. 
A.men. 

When  ihe  Priest  puts  the  Wine  and  WaUn 
in/o  ihe  Chalice, 

O  God,  who  in  creating  human  nature, 
&ast  wonderfully  dignified  it,  and  still 
more  wonderfully  reformed  it,  grant 
that  by  the  mystery  of  this  Water  and 
Wine,  we  may  be  made  partakers  of  hia 
divine  nature,  who  vouchsafed  to  be- 
come partaker  of  our  human  nature, 
namely,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  thy  Son 
who  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of,  ^. 
Amen. 

Oblaiwn  of  the  Chalice. 

We  ofier  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  the  chal- 
ice of  salvation,  beseeching  thy  clem- 
ency, that  it  may  ascend  before  thy  divine 
Majesty  as  a  sweet  odour,  for  our  sal- 
vation, and  for  that  of  the  whole  world« 
^Amen. 

When  the  Priest  bows  before  ihe  Altar. 

Accept  us,  O  Lord,  in  the  spirit  of  hu* 
mility,  and  contrition  of  heart,  and 
grant  that  the  sacrifice  which  we  offer 
this  day  in  thy  sipht,  may  be  pleasing 
to  thee,  O  Lord  (Sod. 

When  he  blesses  ifie  Bread  and  Wine. 

Come,  O  Almighty  and  eternal  6od 

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THB  ORDINARY  0»  TEE   MASS.  188 

the  sanctifior,  and  bless  this  sacrificey 

prepared  for  the  glory  of  thy  holy  name. 

Here  he  blfisses  ihe  Incente^  saymg^ 

May  the  Lord,  by  the  intercession  of 
the  blessed  St.  Michael,  the  Archangel 
standing  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Altar 
of  Incense,  and  of  all  his  elect,  vouch- 
safe  to  bless  this  incense,  and  receive  it. 
as  an  odour  of  sweetness.  Through,  dec. 
Amen. 

Incensing  the  Bread  and  Winet  he  Mys, 

May  this  Incense,  which  thou  hast 
blest,  O  Lord,  ascend  to  thee,  and  may 
thy  mercy  descend  upon  us. 

Incensing  the  AUar,  he  says^  Ps.  cxL 

Let  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  ascend  like 
incense  in  thy  sight ;  and  let  the  lifting 
'jp  of  my  hands  be  as  an  evening  sacri- 
fice.  Place,  O  Lord,  a  guard  on  my 
mouth,  and  a  gate  of  prudence  before 
my  lips,  that  my  heart  may  not  wander 
afler  M'ords  of  malice,  to  seek  excuses 
in  sin. 
CHioing  (he  Censer  to  the  Deacon,  he  saysy 

"May  the  Lord  enkindle  within  us 
Ae  fire  of  his  love,  and  the  flame  of  ever- 
lasting charity."     Amen. 

Washing  his  hands,  he  says,  Ps.  xxv.  G. 

I  will  wash  my  hands  amongst  the  in- 
nocent :  and  will  encompass  thy  altar 
OLord. 


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134  THE  ORDINARY  OF  THE  MASS. 

That  I  may  hear  the  voice  of  praise  s 
and  publish  all  thy  marvellous  works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  beauty  of  thy 
house,  and  the  place  of  the  habitation 
of  thy  glory. 

Destroy  not  my  soul  with  the  impi- 
ous ;  and  my  life  with  men  of  bloody 
minds. 

In  whose  hands  are  iniquities  :  their 
right  hand  is  filled  with  bribes. 

But  I  have  walked  in  my  innocence : 
redeem  me,  and  have  mercy  on  me. 

My  feet  have  stood  in  the  right  path : 
in  the  assembly  I  will  bless  thee,  O 
Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Ace. 

Bowing  in  the  midst  of  the  AUar^  he  saySy 

Receive,  O  holy  Trinity,  this  oblation 
which  we  make  to  thee,  in  memory  of 
the  Passion,  Resurrection,  and  Ascen- 
sion of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in 
honour  of  the  blessed  Mary  ever  Vir- 
gin, the  blessed  John  the  Baptist,  the 
holy  Apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  and  of 
all  the  Samts  ;  that  it  may  be  available 
to  their  honour  and  our  salvatiop,  and 
may  they  vouchsafe  to  intercede  for  us 
in  heaven,  whose  memory  we  celebrate 
on  earth.  Through  the  same  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


TUB  ORDINARY  OF  THE  MASS.  135 

Turning  himself  Unoards  the People^he  Myt, 

Brethren,  pray  that  my  sacrifice  and 
yours  may  be  acceptable  to  God  tho 
Father  Almighty. 

R.  May  the  Lord  receive  the  sacri- 
fice  from  thy  hands,  to  the  praise  and 
glory  of  his  name,  and  to  our  benefit,  and 
that  of  his  entire  holy  Church. 

At  the  Secret  Prayer,  or  Prayers,  My, 

Mercifully  hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord, 
and  graciously  accept  this  oblation, 
which  we  thy  servants  are  makmg  to 
thee ;  that  as  we  offer  it  to  the  honour 
of  thy  name,  so  it  may  be  to  us  here  the 
means  of  obtaining  thy  grace,  and  here- 
after  everlasting  happiness.  Through, 
dec. 

P.  World  without  end. 

R.  Amen. 

P.  The  Lord  be  with  you.  R.  And 
with  thy  spirit.     P.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

R.  We  have  lifted  them  up  to  the 
Lord.  P.  Let  us  give  thanks  to  our 
Lord  God.     R.  It  is  meet   md  just. 

The  common  Preface  on  Days  tMch  ham 
none  proper^  and  in  Masses  for  the  Dead, 

It  is  truly  meet  and  just,  right  and 
available  to  salvation,  that  we  should 
always,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks 
to  thee,  O  holy  Lord,  Father  Almighty, 


136  THE  ORDINARY  OF  THE  MASS. 

eternal  God,  *  Through  Christ  ouj 
Lord :  by  whom  the  angels  praise  thy 
Majesty,  the  dominations  adore  it,  the 
powers  tremble  before  it,  the  heavens, 
the  heavenly  virtues,  and  blessed  sera- 
phim, with  common  jubilee  glorify  it. 
Together  with  whom  we  beseech  thee, 
that  we  may  be  admitted  to  join  our 
humble  voices,  saying : 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  Sa- 
baoth.  Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy 
glory.  Hosanna  in  the  highest.  Blessed 
is  he  that  comes  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  Hosanna  in  the  Highest. 

On  Trinity  Sunday,  and  on  all  other  Sundays 
that  have  no  proper  Preface,  Vera  dignum, 
&c  as  in  the  preceding  Preface,  to  * 

*  Who,  together  with  thy  only  be- 
gotten Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  art 
one  God,  and  one  Lord  :  not  in  singu. 
larity  of  one  Person,  but  in  Tjinity  of 
one  substance.  For  what  we  believe 
of  thy  glory,  as  thou  hast  revealed,  the 
same  we  believe  of  thy  Son  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  without  any  difference  or 
distinction.  So  that  in  the  confession 
of  the  true  and  eternal  Deity,  we  adore 
a  distinction  in  the  Persons,  a  Unity  in 
the  essence,  and  an  Equality  in  the 
Majesty.    Which  the  angels  and  arch- 


THB  CANON  OF  THE  MASS.    137 

angels,  the  cherubim  also  and  sera* 
phun  praise,  who  cease  not  daily  to  cry 
out,  with  one  voice,  sajdngjHoly,  &c. 


THE  CANON  OF  THE  MAS& 

WE  humbly  pray  and  beseech  tneej 
therefore,  most  merciful  Father,  through 
Jesus  Christ  thy  son,  our  Lord,  that 
thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  accept  and 
bless  these  Gifts,  these  Presents,  these 
holy  unspotted  Sacrifices,  which  in  the 
first  place  we  offer  thee  for  thy  holy  Ca- 
tholic Church,  to  which  vouchsafe  to 
grant  peace  :  as  also  to  preserve,  unite, 
and  govern  it  throughout  the  world,  to- 
gether with  thy  servant  N.  our  Pope,  N. 
our  Bishop,  and  N.  as  also  all  ortho- 
dox professors  of  the  Catholic  and 
Apostolic  Faith. 

COMMEMORATION  OF  IHE  LIVING. 

Be  mindful,  O  Lord,  of  thy  ser- 
vants, men  and  women,  N.  and  N. 

He  prays  a  while  in  secret^  for  such  as  ht 
intends  to  pray  for* 

Ar»d  of  all  here  present,  whose  faith 
and  devotion  is  known  unto  thee,  for 
whom  we  offer,  or  who  offer  up  to  thee 
this  sacrifice  of  praise  for  themselves 

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138   THE  CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 

and  friends,  for  the  redemption  of  their 
souls,  for  the  health  and  salvation  tiiey 
hope  for,  and  for  which  they  now  pay 
their  vows  to  thee,  the  eternal,  living, 
and  true  God, 

C031MUNICATING  with,  and  honouring 
in  the  first  place,  the  memory  of  the  ever- 

florious  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  our 
lOrd  and  God  Jesus  Christ ;  as  also 
of  the  blessed  Apostles  and  Martyrs, 
Peter  and  Paul,  Andrew,  James,  John, 
Thomas,  James,  PhiKp,  Bartholomew, 
Matthew,  Simon  and  Thadeus,  Linus, 
Cletus,  Clement,  Xystus,  Cornelius, 
Cyprian,  Laurence,  Chrysogonus,  John 
and  Paul,  Cosmas  and  Damian,  and  of 
all  thy  Saints ;  by  whose  merits  and 
prayers,  grant  that  we  may  be  always 
defended  by  the  help  of  thy  protection. 
Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Spreading  his  hands  over  the  Oblation,  he 

says, 

We  therefore  beseech  thee,  0  Lord, 
graciously  to  accept  this  oblation  of  oui 
servitude,  as  also  of  thy  whole  family, 
dispose  our  days  in  thy  peace,  preserve 
OS  from  eternal  damnation,  and  rank  us 
in  the  number  of  thine  Elect,  through 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen 

Wliich    oblation    do  thou,   O'  Grod, 


THE  CANON   OP   THE   MASS.        13^ 

vouchsafe  in  all  respects  to  bless,  ap- 
prove, ratify,  and  accept ;  tlidt  it  may 
be  made  for  us  the  body  and  blood  of 
thy  most  beloved  Son  J^sus  Christ,  our 
Lord. 

Who  the  day  before  he  suffered,  took 
bread  into  his  holy  and  venerable  hands, 
and  with  his  eyes  lifted  up  towards 
heaven,  giving  thanks  to  thee,  God,  his 
Almighty  Father :  he  blessed  it,  brake, 
and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  saying : 
Take  and  eat  ye  all  of  this,  for  this  is 

m,  I  BODY. 

ffere,  with  the  Priest,  adore  the  Sacred  Host, 

and  say. 

Most  adorable  body,  I  adore  thee  with 
all  the  powers  of  my  soul.  O  Lord,  who 
hast  given  thyself  entire  to  us,  graixt  we 
may  become  entirely  thine.  I  believe,  O 
Lord,  help  my  unbelief. 

Most  merciful  Saviour,  be  thou  my 
protector,  strengthen  and  defend  me  by 
thy  heavenly  grace,  now,  and  especially 
at  the  hour  of  my  death,  sweet  Jesus. 
Amen.  '      -' 

In  like  manner,  after  he  had  supped, 
taking  also  tliis  excellent  chalice  into 
his  holy  and  venerable  hands,  giving 
thee  also  thanks,  he  blessed  it  and  gave 
it  to  his  disciples,  5aying:  Take  and 
drivk  ye  all  of  this^  for  this  is  the  cha 


^ 


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140   THE  CANON  OF  THE  MASS. 

Hce  of  my  blood  cf  the  New  and  Eternal 
Testament:   the  Mystery  of  Faith:  which 
^udl  he  shed  for  you^  and  for  many,  to  2&6 
miissionof  sins, 

'  As  often  as  ye  do  these  things  ye 
shall  do  the^-n  in  remembrance  of  me. 

Here  also,  adore,  when  the  Priest  elevates  the; 
Chalice,  and  say. 

Most  adorable  blood  !  that  washeth 
away  all  our  sins,  I  adore  thee  :  happy 
we,  could  we  return  our  life  and  blood 
for  thine,  O  divine  \ictim !  Cleanse,  O 
Jesus  !  sanctify  and  preserve  our  souls 
to  eternal  life.     Amon. 

Wherefore,  O  Lord,  we  thy  servants, 
as  also  thy  holy  people,  calling  to  mind 
the  blessed  passion  of  the  same  Christ 
thy  Son  our  Lord,  his  resurrection  from 
the  dead,  and  admirable  ascension  into 
heaven,  offer  unto  thy  most  excellent 
Majesty,  of  thy  gifts  bestowed  upon  us, 
a  pure  Host,  a  holy  Host,  an  unspotted 
Host,  the  holy  bread  of  eternal  life, 
and  chalice  of  everlasting  salvation. 

Upon  which  vouchsafe  to  look,  with 
a  propitious  and  serene  countenance, 
and  to  accept  them,  as  thou  wast  gra- 
ciously pleased  to  accept  the  gifts  of 
thy  just  servant  Abel,  and  the  sacrifice 
of  our  Patriarch  Abraham,  and  that 
which  thy  High  Priest   Melchisedech 


THE  CANOn  OF  THE  MASS. 


141 


offered  to  thee,  a  holy  Sacrifice  and 
unspotted  Victim. 

We  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  AU 
mighty  God,  command  these  things  to 
be  carried  by  the  hands  of  thy  holy  an. 
gels  to  thy  altar  on  high,  in  the  sight 
of  thy  divine  Majesty,  that  as  many  as 
shall  partake  of  the  most  sacred  body 
and  blood  of  thy  Son  at  this  altar,  may 
be  filled  with  every  heavenly  grace  and 
blessing.  Through  the  same  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

COMMEMORATION  OF  THE  DEAD. 

Be  mindful,  also,  O  Lord,  of  thy  ser. 
vants  N.  and  N.  who  are  gone  before 
us  with  the  sign  of  Faith,  and  rest  in 
the  sleep  of  peace. 

Here  'particular  menlion  is  made  of  smh  of 
the  Dead  as  are  to  be  frayed  for. 

To  these,  O  Lord,  and  to  all  that 
sleep  in  Christ,  grant, «.  e  beseech  thee,  a 
place  of  refreshment,  light  and  peace : 
through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Htre^  striking  hisBreast^  the  Priest  sai^ 
Also  to  us  sinners,  thy  servants,  con- 
fiding in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies, 
Vouchsafe  to  g-rant  some  part  and  fel- 
lowship with  thy  holy  apostles  and 
tnttrtyrs  :  with  Jolin.  Stephen.  Matthias^ 


•t^ 


142        THE   CANON    OF   THE   MASS. 

Barniibas,  Ignatius,  Alexander,  Mar* 
eel  line,  Peter,  Felicitas,  Perpctua,  Aga^ 
tha,  Lucy,  Agnes,  Cecily,  Anastasia, 
ar'3  with  all  thy  saints  :  into  whose  com- 
pa  we  beseech  thee  to  admit  us,  not 
vn  consideration  of  our  merit,  but  of  thy 
own  gratiiitous  pardon.  Through  Christ 
our  Lord. 

By  whom,  O  Lord,  thou  dost  always 
cieate,  sanctify,  quicken,  bless,  and  give 
us  all  these  good  things.  By  him,  and 
with  him,  and  in  him  is  to  thee,  God  the 
Father  Almighty,  in  the  unity  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  all  honour  and  glory. 

P.  For  ever  and  ever.     R.  Amen- 

Let  us  pray, 

BEING  instructed  by  thy  saving  pre- 
cepts, and  following  thy  divine  directions, 
we  presume  to  say  : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hal- 
lowed be  thy  name  ;  thy  kingdom  come , 
thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heav on  ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread  ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us ; 
and  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

P.  Amen. 

Deliver  us,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
from  all  evils,    past,  present^   and  to 


THB  CANON  OF  THB  MASS.   143 

come:  and  by  the  intercession  of  the 
blessed  and  ever-glorious  Virgin  Mary, 
Mother  of  God,  and  of  the  holy  apos- 
tles Peter  and  Paul,  and  of  Andrew,  and 
of  all  the  saints,  mercifully  grant  peace 
in  our  days:  that  through  the  assist 
ance  of  thy  mercy  we  may  be  always 
free  from  sm,  and  secure  from  all  dis. 
turbance.  Through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  thy  Son  our  Lord,  who  with  lace 
and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and  reigneth, 
God. 

P.  World  withouw  jnd. 

R.  Amen. 

P.  May  the  peace  of  the  Lord  be  al- 
ways with  you.  R,  And  with  thy  spirit. 
[At  his  breaking  arid  putting  part  of  the 
Host  into  the  Chalice^  sai/y]  May  tliis 
mixture  and  consecration  of  the  body 
and  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be  tq 
us  that  receive  it  effectual  to  eternal  life. 
Amen. 

Then  homng  and  striking  his  Breast^  he  say&, 

Lanib  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sms  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  give  us  peace. 

In  Masses  for  the  dead  he  says  twice^ 


i44   THE  CANON  OF  TUB  MASS. 

Give  them  rest ;  asid  hsUy^  Eternal 

rest*     The  following  Prayer  is  also 

omited: 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  saidst  to  thy 
apostles,  I  leave  you  peace,  I  give  you 
my  peace,  legard  not  my  sins,  but  the 
faith  of  thy  Church;  and  grant  her 
that  peace  and  unity  which  is  agreeable 
to  thy  will :  who  livest.     Amen. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  the  living 
God,  who,  according  to  the  will  of  thy 
Father,  through  the  co-operation  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  hast,  by  thy  death,  given 
life  to  the  world ;  deliver  me  by  this 
most  sacred  body  and  blood  from  all  my 
iniquities,  and  from  all  evils  :  make  me 
always  adhere  to  thy  commandments, 
and  never  suf&r  me  to  be  separated 
from  thee :  who  livest  and  reignest  with 
Grod  the  Father  in  the  unity  of,  dsc 
A.men. 

•  Let  not  the  participation  of  thy  body, 
O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  I,  though 
unworthy,  presume  to  receive,  turn  to 
my  judgment  and  condemnation  ;  but 
through  thy  mercy  may  it  be  a  safe- 
guard and  remedy,  both  of  soul  and 
body.  Who  with  Grod  the  Father,  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  lives! 
^xA  reignest  God  for  ever  and  ever 
Ajnen. 


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THE  CANON  OF  THE  MASS.    145 

TakiTig  the  Host  in  his  Hands^  he  saySf 

I  will  take  the  bread  of  heaven,  and 
call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Striki*ig  his  Breast^  lie  says  thrioef 

Lord,  T  am  not  worthy  that  thou 
shouldst  enter  under  my  roof;  say  but  the 
word,  and  my  soul  shall  be  healed. 

Recemng  both  Parts  cf  the  Host,  he  saySj 

May  the  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
preserve  my  soul  to  life  everlasting. 
A.men. 

Taking  the  Chaiice  in  his  Hand^  he  say%t 

What  return  shall  I  make  the  Lord  for 
all  he  has  given  to  me  ?  I  will,  take 
the  chalice  of  salvation,  and  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord.  Praising  I  will 
call  upon  the  Lord,  and  shall  be  saved 
from  my  enemies. 
Receiving  the  Blood  of  our  Saviour^  he  sayt^ 

May  the  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
preserve  my  soul  to  everlasting  life. 
Amen. 

Taking  the  fir ^t  Ablution^  he  says^ 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  what  we  have 
taken  with  our  mouth,  we  may  receive 
with  a  pure  mind :  that  of  a  temporal 
gift  it  may  become  to  us  an  eternal 
remedy. 


14(5       THE  CAMON    OP  THB  MASS. 

Taking  (he  second  Ablution^  he  sayh 
May  thy  Body,  O  Lord,  which  I  have 
received,  and  thy  blood  which  I  have 
drank,  cleave  to  my  bowels  :  and  grant, 
that  no  stain  of  sin  may  remain  in  mc, 
who  have  been  fed  with  this  pure  and 
holy  sacrament.  Who  livest,  &c.  Amen. 

When  the  Priest  returns  to  the  Book^  and 
reads  the  Communion,  say, 

Let  it  be  now,  O  Lord,  the  effect  (M 
thy  mercy,  that  we  who  have  been  pre^ 
sent  at  these  holy  mysteries  may  find 
the  benefit  of  them  in  our  soul. 

P.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

At  the  Post  Communion  say  asfoUows, 

We  give  thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  for  thy 
mercy,  in  admitting  us  to  have  a  part 
in  offering  thi^  sacrifice  to  thy  holy 
name  ;  accept  it  now  to  thy  glory,  and 
be  ever  mindful  of  our  weakness,  par. 
don  all  our  defects,  and  grant  our  re- 
quests :  through,  &c. 

After  the  Post   Communion,  is  added  the 
folloioing  Prayer  for  the  President,  &c 

DEFEND   also,  O  Lord,    from  all 
adversity  thy   servant   N.    our   Pope, 
N.  our  Bishop,  the  President  of  the  Uni- 
ted  States,  and  all  others  in  authority,^ 
together  with  the  people  and  army  com. 


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THB  CANON  OF  THE  MASS.   147 

mittod  to  his  care  ;  grant  peace  in  out 
days,  and  banish  all  wickedness  f>om 
thy  Church  :  through,  dec. 

P.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

P.  Go,  you  are  dismissed,  (or)  Let 
us  bless  the  Lord, 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

In  Masses  for  the  Dead, 

P.  May  they  rest  in  peace.  R.  Amen. 

Bowing  before  the  Altar,  the  Priest  says^ 

Let  the  performance  of  my  homage  be 
pleasing  to  thee,  O  holy  Trinity :  and 
grant  that  the  sacrifice  which  I,  though 
unworthy,  have  offered  up  in  the  sight 
of  thy  Majesty,  may  be  acceptable  to 
thee,  and  through  thy  mercy  be  a  pro- 
pitiation  for  me,  and  all  those  for  whom 
it  has  been  offered.  Through,  &;c. 
T\umtng  himself  towards  the  People,  he  gives 
them  his  blessing,  saying, 

May  Almighty  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
and  Holy  Ghost,  bless  you.     Amen, 

P.  Our  Lord  be  with  you.  R.  And 
with  thy  spirit.  P.  The  beginning  of 
the  Gospel  according  to  St,  John.  R. 
Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

Tlie  Gfospel  according  to  St  John, 

IN  the  beginning  was  the  word,  and 
the  word  was  with  God,  and  the  word 
was  God.     This  word  was  in  the  be- 


I 


3«S^!» 


149      THE  CANON   OF   TIIK   MASS. 

ginning  with  God.  All  things  werv 
made  by  him,  and  without  him  was 
made  nothing  that  was  made.  In  him 
was  life,  and  the  life  was  the  light  of 
men;  and  the  light  shineth  in  dark- 
ness, and  the  darkness  did  not  com- 
prehend  it.  There  was  a  man  sent 
from  God,  whose  name  was  John. 

He  came  for  a  testimony,  to  give  tes- 
timony of  the  light,  that  all  men  might 
believe  through  him.  He  was  not  the 
light,  but  was  to  give  testimony  of  the 
light.  He  was  the  true  light,  which  en- 
lightens  every  man  that  cometh  into  this 
world.  He  was  in  the  world  ;  and  the 
world  was  made  by  him,  and  the  world 
knew  him  not.  He  came  to  his  own, 
and  his  own  received  him  not.  But  to 
as  many  as  received  him,  he  hath  given 
a  power  to  be  made  the  sons  of  God,  to 
them  who  believe  in  his  name.  Who 
are  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will 
of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but 
who  are  born  of  God.  And  the  word 
was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  u». 
And  we  have  seen  his  glory,  the  glory 
as  it  were  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
the  Father,  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  dz;c. 


AT  THB   BBNBDICnOlf. 


149 


The  Prayer. 
WE  beseech  thee,  O  Almighty  God, 
ttiat  thy  servant,  the  President,  who 
through  thy  mercy  hath  undertaken  the 
government  of  these  United  States,  mav 
also  receive  an  increase  of  all  virtue**, 
wherewith  being  adorned,  he  may  avoid 
every  enormity  of  sin,  van  juish  his  ene* 
mies,  and  being  rendered  acceptable  hi 
thy  sight,  may  come  at  lennjth  to  thee* 
who  art  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  lif  *. 
Through,  dec. 

At  the  Benediction  of  the  Blessed  SitirmTneni* 
TANTUM,     ergo  TO   this    mysteri- 

Sacramentum?  ous  table  row, 

Veneremur  cernui :  Our     knees,     our 

hearts,  and  sense 
we  bow : 
Bt  antiquum  docu-  Let  ancient  rites  re- 

mentum,  sign  their  place 

Novo  cedat  ritui :     To  i,  bier  elements 


Prestet  fides  sup. 

plementum, 
Sensuum  defectui. 


ot  grace : 
And  raith  for  all  de- 
fects supply 
Whilst  sense  is  lost 
in  mystery. 
Grenitori,      genito-  To  God  the  Father 

que,  bom  of  none, 

Laus  et  jubilatio  :     To  Christ  his  co- 

eternal  Son, 


150 


AFTEB  THE   MASS. 


Salus,    honor,  vir- 

tus,  quoque, 
Sit  et  +  benedictio ; 

Procedenti  ab  utro- 

que, 
Compar   sit  lauda- 

tio.     Amen. 

V,  Panem  de 
cnelo,  prscstitisti  eis. 
Alleluia. 

R.  Omne  delec- 
tamentum  in  se  ha- 
bentem.  Alleluia* 


Oremus, 
DEUS,  qui  nobis, 
sub  Sacramento  mi- 
rabili  passionis  tuae 
niemoriam  reliquis- 
ti :  tribue  quaesu- 
mus,  iia  nos  cor- 
poris et  sanguinis 
tui,  sacra  mysteria 
ienerari,ut  redemp- 
tionis  tU8B  fructum 
in  nobis  jugiter  sen- 
tiamus.  Qui  vivis 
et  regnas. 


And    Holy  Ghost, 

whose  equal  rays 
From  both  proceed, 

be  equal  praise : 
One  honour,  jubilee, 

and  fame. 
For  ever  bless  his 

glorious  name. — 

Amen. 

V.  Thou  hast 
given  them  bread 
from  Iieaven.  Al' 
lelvia. 

R.  Replenished 
with  all  delights. 

AUeluia. 
Let  us  pray. 

O  GOD,  who  hast 
left  us,  in  this 
wonderful  sacra- 
ment, a  perpetual 
memorial  of  thy 
passion :  grant  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  so 
to  reverence  the  sa- 
cred mysteries  af 
thy  body  and  blood, 
as  always  to  find  in 
our  souls  the  fruits 
of  thy  redemption. 
Who  livest . 


▲T  THB   BENEDICTION,   &C.        161 

Ai  ihe  Benediction  is  sometimes  sung  ihe  folU 
lomng  Hymn  : 

O  Salutaris  hostia, 
Qui  cceli  pandis  ostium. 
Bella  premunt  hostilia, 
Ed  robun  fer  auxilium. 
Uno  trinoque  Domino 
Sit  sempiterna  gloria ; 
Qui  vitam  sine  termino. 
Nobis  donet  in  patria. 


Or  this 

AVE  verum  cor- 
pus natum  de  Ma- 
ria virgine, 
V  ere  passum  immo- 
latum,  in  cruce 
pro  homine. 

Cujus  latus  perfora- 
tum, unda  fluxit 
et  sanguine. 

Esto  nobis  prsegus- 
tatum  mortis  in 
examine. 

O  Clemens,  O  pie  ! 
0  Jesu,  iili  M  arise  ! 
Amen. 


Prose : 

HAIL,  Hrue  bo- 
dy,  born  of  the 
Virgin  Mary, 

Which  truly  suffer- 
ed and  was  sacri- 
ficed on  the  cross 
for  mankind. 

From  whose  side, 
being  pierced,  is- 
sued  water  and 
blood.  J 

Be  to  us  a  comfort 
at  the  hour  of 
death. 

O  merciful,  O  good  f 

O  Jesus,  Son  of 
Mary !     Amen. 


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152     THANKSeiVINO  AFTER  MASS. 

The  tDords  cf  Bloshts  :  O  Pelagus  sancto 

Dilectionis. 

« 

O  OCEAN  of  sweetness  and  divine 
love,  my  God,  make  haste,  and  give 
thyself  to  me,  that  I  may  worthily 
give  myself  back  again  to  thee.  Let 
me  never  rest  heie,  but  be  ever  soaring 
up  to  thee,  that  in  thee  I  may  rest,  and 
breathe  forth  my  soul  with  an  entire 
heart,  a  full  desire,  and  a  most  flaming 
affection.  Let  me  ever  prefer  thee,  my 
God,  to  all  the  creatures  of  the  world  ; 
and  for  thfe  love  of  thee,  let  me  renounce 
all  things  of  a  transitory  delight,  O 
thou  only  and  true  joy  of  my  soul  ! 
Feed  me,  X)  Lord,  at  the  sacred  table 
of  thy  divinity :  this  only  thing  I  beg  : 
I  desire  that  a  most  ardent  and  vehe- 
ment love  may  penetrate  my  soul,  and 
so  replenish  it,  that  it  may  be  totally 
changed  into  thee.  O  most  sweet  Re« 
deemer !  grant  that  I  may  be  inflamed 
with  the  love  of  thee :  and  may  the  fire 
of  diviie  love  totally  consume  me,  that  I 
may  live  only  in  the  sweet  fruition  of 
thee,  my  God.  Let  me  not  feel,  or  know 
any  other  object  than  thee  alone.  O 
overflowing  sea  of  the  most  sacred  di. 
vinity !  draw  me  to  thyself  and  drown 
me  there ;  take  from  me  all  the  affec- 
tions of  my  heart,  and  so  apply  them  to 


THANKSGIYIMO   AFTER  MASS.      153 

thyself  that  I  may  be  perfectly  dead  to 
all  other  objects  but  thee,  O  my  God ! 
A  TharUcsgiving  after  Mass, 

Anth.  Let  us  sing  the  Hymn  of  the 
three  children,  which  was  sung  by  those 
saints  in  the  fiery  furnace,  blessing  the 
Lord,  and  inviting  all  creatures  to  praise 
A.lmighty  God,  (Dan.  iii.) 

ALL  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  the 
Lord,  praise  and  extol  him  for  ever. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  the 
Lord ;  ye  heavens  of  the  Lord  : 

Ail  the  waters  that  are  above  the 
heavens,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the  Lord, 
all  ye  powers  of  the  Lord. 

Sun  and  moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord : 
stars  of  heavens,  bless  the  Lora. 

Showers  and  dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord 
all  ye  spirits  of  God,  bless  the  Lord. 

Fire  and  heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
c^ld  and  summer,  bless  the  Lord. 

Dews  and  hoary  frost,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  :  frost  and  cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

Ice  and  snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord  2 
nights  and  days,  bless  the  Lord. 

Light  and  darkness,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  :  lightnings  and  clouds,  bless  the 
Lord. 

Let  the  earth  bless  the  Lord  :  let  i\ 
praise  and  extol  him  for  ever. 

Mountains  and  little  hills,  bless  ye 

11 


154     THANESGIVmQ  AFTER  MASS* 

the  Lord :  all  things  that  spring  up  in 
(he  earth,  bless  the  Lord. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  fountains :  seac 
and  riveiii,  bless  the  Lord. 

WhaKis,  and  all  that  move  in  the  wa- 
ters, ble^is  the  Lord :  bless  the  Lord,  all 
ye  fowls  of  the  air. 

All  beasts  and  cattle,  bless  the  Lord : 
sons  of  men,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord  :  let  it  praise 
and  extol  him  for  ever. 

Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord : 
servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lor'^. 

Spirits  and  souls  of  the  just,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  :  ye  holy  and  humble  of  heart, 
bless  the  Lord. 

Ananias,  Azarias,  Misael,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  :  praise  him  and  extol  him  for  ever. 

Let  us  bless  the  Father,  and  the  son, 
with  the  Holy  Ghost :  let  us  praise  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firma- 
ment of  heaven :  and  praised  and  glori- 
fied,  and  extolled  for  ever. 


Psalm  cL    ^ 

PRAISE  the  Lord  in  his  saints,  praise 
him  in  the  firmament  of  his  strength. 

Praise  him  for  the  mighty  things  he 
has  done ;  praise  him  for  his  greatness^ 
which  hath  no  bounds. 


THANKSGIVllfa  AFTER  MASS.      156 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  trumpet : 
praise  him  on  the  psalter  and  harp. 

Praise  him  on  timbrel  and  in  choir  • 
praise  him  on  strings  imd  organs. 

Praise  him  on  well  sounding  cymbals : 
praise  him  on  cymbals  of  joy:  let  every 
spirit  praise  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Anth.  Let  us  sing,  (kc.  Lord,  have 
mercy  upon  us,  Christ,  have  mercy 
upon  us.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  «8. 
Our  Father,  &c.  V.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation,  R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil.  V.  Let  all  thy  works,  O  Lord, 
confess  thee.  R.  And  let  thv  saints 
bless  thee.  V.  The  saints  shall  rejoice 
m  glory.  R*  They  shall  rejoice  in  their 
beds.  V  Not  to  us,  O  Lord,  not  tc 
us.  R.  But  to  thy  name  give  glory. 
V.  Lord,  hear  my  prayer.  R.  And  let 
my  cry  come  to  thee.  V.  The  Lord  be 
with  you.     R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  GOD,  who  didst  mitigate  the  fiery 
flames  to  the  three  children  :  mercifully 
grant,  that  we  thy  servants  may  not  be 
consumed  by  the  flames  of  vice. 

Prevent,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee, 
our  actions  by  thy  holy  inspirations^ 
and  carry  them  on  by  thy  gracious  as. 
«istanco      that    all   our   prayers   uid 


ih 


I 


150  DEVOTIONS,  &C. 

works  may  ever  begin  from  thee,  and  by 
thee  be  happily  ended. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Ij  vrd,  iJiat 
we  may  extinguish  the  flames  of  ^nr 
vices,  who  gave.^t  strength  to  blessed 
Laurence  to  overcome  the  burning  heat 
of  his  termor  ts  ;  through  our  I  ord  Je- 
sus Christ,  dee 

DEVOTIONP, 

For  Conffssion  and  Commvnhm,  ^ 
GOD,  who  wills  not  the  death,  but  the 
i^|K  raance  of  a  sinner,  has,  in  the 
sncrameiit  of  penance,  mercifully  pro 
vlded  Christians  with  the  rr.oans  where- 
by they  may  obtain  pardon  of  their  sins, 
and  be  again  restored  to  the  favour  of 
their  heavenly  Father,  which  they  had 
forfeited  by  their  offences.  So  that, 
whoever  is  conscious'  to  himself  of 
having  provoked  the  anger  of  God  by 
his  sins,  ought  diligently  to  apply  him- 
self to  seek  a  reconciliation  with  him 
in  the  manner  himself  has  prescribed 
and  commanded.  But  then  it  ought  to 
be  his  principal  care,  sincerely  to  per- 
form all  that  is  exacted  of  him,  with  a  ae- 
riousness  proportioned  to  the  great. 
Bess  of  the  work  he  is  engaged  in ; 
ever  remembering,  that  as  mercy  and 
pardon  are  promised  to  those  who  per* 
form  it  worthily,  so  nothing  less  Uian 


AN  EZA»I£N  OF  CONSCIENCE.     157 

a  dreadful  curse  is  pronounced  against  all 
those  that  do  it  negligently. 

A  Prayer  before  the  Examination  of  Co»- 

sdence, 

I  AM  perfectly  sensible,  O  my  Godi 
that  I  have  many  ways  offended  thy  di- 
vine Mcjesty,  and  provoked  thy  wrath 
by  my  sins ;  and  that  if  I  obtain  not 
pardon,  I  shall  be  cast  out  of  thy  sight 
for  ever  5  I  desire  therefore  .  at  present 
to  call  myself  to  an  account,  and  look 
into  all  the  sins  whereby  I  have  dis- 
pleased  thee :  but  O  my  God,  how  mi- 
serably  shall  I  deceive  myself,  if  thou 
assist  me  not  in  this  work  by  thy  hea- 
venly light.  Grant  me  therefore  ai 
present  thy  grace,  whereby  I  may  dis. 
cover  all  my  imperfections, — see  all  m^ 
failings, — and  duly  call  to  mind  all  my 
sins,— -for  I  know  that  nothing  is  hid- 
den from  thy  sight.  But  I  confess  my- 
self in  the  dark  as  to  my  own  failings  : 
my  passions  blind  me,  self-love  flatters 
me,  presumption  deludes  me;  and 
though  I  have  many  sins  which  stare 
me  in  the  face,  and  cannot  be  hidden 
yet  how  many  too  are  there  quite  con- 
cealed  from  me !  B.ut  discover  even 
those  to  me,  O  Lord ;  enlighten  my 
'darkness,  cure  my  blindness,  and  re- 
move every  veil  that  hides  mv  sins  from 


158      ,  AN  EXAMEI9   OF  CONSCIENCE. 

me,  that  I  may  be  no  longer  a  secret  to 
myself*  nor  a  stranger  to  my  ovm  fail- 
ings ;  nor  ever  flatter  myself  with  the 
thoughts  of  having  repented,  and  at  the 
same  time  nourish  folly  and  vice  within 
my  breast.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  by 
a  beam  of  thy  divine  light  illumine  my 
understanding,  that  I  may  have  a  per. 
feet  view  of  all  my  sins  and  iniquities^ 
and  that,  sincerely  r'^^pentin^  of  them, 
I  may  know  thee,  and  be  again  received 
into  thy  favour. 

A  Method  of  Examination  of  Conscierice,  ac^ 
cording  to  the  threefold  DiUy  we  oioe ;  1.  To 
God,  2.  To  our  Neighbour,  3.  Toour^ 
selves. 

I.  In  relation  to  Ood, 
HAVE  you  omitted  morning  or  even, 
ing  prayer,  or  neglected  to  make 
your  daily  examination  of  conscience  ? — 
Have  you  prayed  negligently,  and  with 
wilful  distractions  ?  2.  Have  you  spent 
your  time,  especially  on  Sundays  and 
holidays,  not  in  sluggishly  lying  a-bed, 
or  in  any  sort  of  idle  entertainment,  but 
in  reading,  praying,  ^r  other  pious  ex- 
ercises ;  and  taken  care  that  those  un- 
der your  charge  have  done  the  like,  and 
not  wanted  the  instructions  necessary 
for  their  condition,  nor  time  for  prayer, 
or  to  prepare  for   the  sacraments? — 


AK  BXANEM  OF  CONSCIENCE.       159 


$,  Have  you  spoken  itieverently  of 
God  and  holy  things  1  Have  you  taken 
his  name  in  vain,  or  told  untruths  1  4< 
Have  you  omitted  your  duty  through 
human    respect,    interest,    compliance, 
&c.  ?    5.  Have  you  been  zealous  for 
God's  honour,  for  justice,  virtue,  an 
truth,  and  reproved  such  as  act  other 
wise  ?    6.  Have  you  resigned  your  will 
to   God   in  troubles,  necessities,   sick- 
ness, &c.  ?    Have  you  faithfully  resisted 
thoughts  of  infidelity,  distrust,  presump- 
tion, impurity,  &c.  ? 

IL  In  relation  to  your  Neighbour, 
1.  Have  you  disobeyed  your  superi- 
ors,  murmured  against  their  commands, 
or    spoken    of  them  contemptuously  7 
2.  Have  you  been  troubled,  peevish,  or 
impatient,  when  told  of  your  faults,  and 
not  corrected  them  ?   Have  you  scornec 
the  good  advice  of  others,  or  censured 
their  proceedings  ?     3.   Have  you  of- 
fended  any  one  by  injurious  threaten- 
ing words  or  actions  ?     4.  Or  lessened 
their  reputation  by  any  sort  of  detrac- 
tion ;  or  in  any  matter  of  importance  ? 
5.  Or  spread  any  report,  true  or  false, 
that  exposed  your  neighbour   to   con- 
tempt, or  made  him  undervalued  ?     6, 
Have  you,  by  carrying  stories   back- 
ward and  forward,  created  discord  and 


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160      AN   EXAMEN    OF   CONSCIENCE. 

misunderstanding  •between  neighbours  1 
7.  Have  you  been  froward  or  peevish 
towards  any  one  in  your  carriage, 
speech,  or  conversation?  8.  Or  taken 
pleasure  to  vex,  mortify,  or  provoke 
them  to  swear,  curse,  or  any  ways  of^ 
fend  God  ?  9.  Have  you  mocked  or 
reproached  them  for  their  corporal  or 
spiritual  imperfections  ?  10.  Have  you 
been  excessive  in  reprehending  those 
under  your  care,  or  been  wanting  in 
giving  them  just  reproof?  11.  Havo 
you  borne  with  their  oversights  and  im 
perfections,  and  given  them  good  coun 
sel?  12.  Have  you  been  solicitous  foi 
such  as  are  under  your  charge ;  and 
provided  for  their  souls  and  bodies  ? 

JII.  In  relation  to  yourself, 
1.  Have  you  been  obstinate  in  fol- 
lowing your  own  will,  or  in  defending 
your  own  opinion  in  things  either  in- 
different,  dangerous,  or  scandalous  ?  2 
Have  you  taken  pleasure  in  hearing 
yourself  praised,  or  yielded  to  thoughts 
of  vanity  ?  3.  Have  you  indulged  your. 
8f;lf  in  overmuch  ease,  or  any  ways 
yielded  to  sen  uality  ?  4.  Has  your 
conversation  been  edifying  and  mode- 
rate; or  have  you  been  f»*oward,  proud, 
OT  troublesome  to  others?  5o  Have 
you  spent  over-much  time  in  play,  or 


AN    EXAM  EN,    &C. 


161 


useless  employments,  and  thereby  orait- 
led,  or  put  off  your  devotions  to  unsea- 
sonable times  ? 

If  such  as  confess  often,  fall  into  any 
of  the  more  grievous  sins  not  here 
mentioned,  their  own  memory  will 
easily  suggest  them  ;  since  it  is  impos- 
sible  for  a  tender  soul  to  forget  any 
mortal  offence,  which  must  of  necessity 
afflict  her,  and  therefore  it  may  not  be 
necessary  for  them  to  turn  over  the 
following  table  of  sins,  which  is  chiefly 
intended  for  general  confessions. 

An  Examination  for  Confession, 

The  First  Commandment  is  broken, 

Firsts  hy  Sins  against  FaitL 

1.  To  be  ignorant  of  the  principal 
mysteries  of  Christianity;  of  the  Creed, 
of  the  Commandments  of  God,  and 
his  church,  or  of  the  Sacraments. 
2.  Wilfully  to  doubt,  or  obstinately 
to  err  in  any  point  of  faith,  o.  To  have 
delayed  embracing  the  Vrm\  faith,  out 
of  human  respect,  interest,  fear,  &c. 
1.  To  favour  heretics,  or  wicked  men, 
m  supporting  or  approving  their  opi- 
nions or  actions.  5.  To  endanger  our 
faith  by  reading  their  books  with  plea* 
sure.  6.  To  examine  divine  mysteries 
with  curiosity,  and  secrets   of  Provi. 


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162 


Als    EXA31EN    UPON   THE 


dence  by  pure  human  reason.  7.  To 
contemn  or  deride  holy  things,  8.  To 
abuse  the  words  of  the  holy  scripture,  by 
perverting  them  to  a  wicked  or  pro* 
fane  sense,  making  them  subservient  to 
jests,  or  other  ill  purposes.  9.  To  de- 
sire to  know  things  to  come,*  which  be 
long  to  God  alone,  or  things  past,  or 
present,  which  are  hid  from  us,  and 
for  this  end  to  employ  unlawful  means, 
as  fortune-iellersj  or  other  superstitious 
inventions.  10.  To  give  credit  to 
dreams,  or  make  superstitious  observa- 
tions ;  to  employ  prayers  or  sacred 
names  to  ill  uses  ;  to  use  charms,  dsc. 

Secandlyt  by  Sins  agodnst  hope, 

1.  By  distrusting  the  mercies  of  God, 
and  despairing  of  the  pardon  of  our 
sins.  2.  By  presuming  on  God's  good- 
ness, without  the  least  concern  of 
amendment.  3.  By  deferring  our  con- 
version or  repentance  till  the  end  of 
life.  4.  By  exposing  ourselves  to  the 
danger  of  offending  God  either  by  com- 
pany, reading,  or  otherwise,  which  is 
called  tempting  God.  5.  By  exposing 
ourselves  without  necessity  to  some  cor- 
poral danger ;  as  sickness,  wound^- 
or  death.  6,  By  neglecting  the  remt 
dies  which  God  has  appointed  in  these 


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dangers,   as   physic   for   tho   body,   or 

Dxayer  and  the  sacraments  for  the  souL 

Thirdly,  by  Sins  against  Charity, 

1.  By  not  loving  God  above  all  things, 
but  rather  choosing  wilfully  to  offend 
him,  than  suffer  any  loss  of  honour, 
riches,  dec.  2.  By  preferring  the  love 
of  men  bef  jre  the  love  of  God  ;  or  of- 
fending him  through  fear  of  being 
jeered  or  slighted.  3.  By  omitting  oui 
duty  through  shame,  or  human  re- 
spect. 4.  By  thinking  seldom  of  God; 
or  being  ashamed  to  speak  of  him  ;  or 
by  not  hearkening  to  his  inspirations,  by 
forgetting  his  benefits,  or  neglecting  to 
give  him  thanks. 

Fourthly^  by  Sins  against  Religion, 

1.  By  not  adoring  God,  or  praying  to 
him  but  seldom.  2.  By  praying  with- 
out attention,  and  with  wilful  distrac- 
tions. 3.  By  a  want  of  respect  to  God 
in  time  of  prayer;  or  by  talking,  or 
being  present  in  holy  places,  without  a 
becoming  modesty  and  gravity  in  our 
looks,  words,  and  actions. 

Ftfthly,  hy  Sins  against  the  Care  we  ought  to 
have  of  our  Salvation, 
1.  By  a  love  of  idleness.  2.  By  being 
too  solicitous  in  temporal  concerns,  and 
neglecting  the  means  of  salvation. 
3.  By  deferring  amendment  of  life,  or 


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immediately  desisting,  after  having  be- 
gun it.  4.  By  neglecting  the  means  of 
salvation ;  as  the  sacraments,  prayer 
good  works,  or  performing  them  with, 
out  devotion. 

The  Second  Commandment  is  broken^ 

1.  BY  taking  the  name  of  God  in  vain. 
2.  By  swearing  to  what  one  knows, 
or  doubts  to  be  false.  3.  By  swear- 
ing to  what  is  unjust,  or  prejudicial  to 
others.  4.  By  swearing  without  ne- 
cessity, though  the  thing  itself  be  true 
and  just.  5.  By  blaspheming  God  or 
holy  things.  6.  By  cursing  one's  self, 
or  others,  or  taking  pleasure  in  hearing 
others  swear  or  curse  ;  or  by  provoking 
them  to  it.  7.  By  not  reprehending 
them  when  one  could  and  ought.  8. 
By  making  a  vow  to  do  what  is  im. 
possible  to  fulfil ;  or  to  do  what  is  evil 
and  displeasing  to  God  ;  cia*  to  do  what 
one  never  intends  to  perform.  9.  By 
breaking  lawful  vows,  or  deferring  to 
fulfil  them  without  just  cause. 

The  Third  Commandment  is  broken, 

1.  BY  doing  servile  wcrks  on  Sunday, 
or  causing  others  to  do  the  like  with- 
out necessity.  2.  By  employing  a  con- 
sidcrable  part  of  Sundays  or  holidays 
in  temporal  affairs,  as  is  often  the  case 
with    merchants,   advocates,   solicitors^ 


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A:c.  3.  By  omitting  to  hear  Mass,  or 
not  hearing  it  with  due  attention  and 
reverence.  4.  By  spending  Sundays 
and  holidays  in  idleness,  gaming,  danc- 
ing, feasting,  and  other  recreations. 
5.  By  not  dedicatiiig  a  considerable 
part  of  those  days  to  reading  and  pray, 
mg.,  and  by  not  taking  care  that  those 
under  your  charge  do  the  Hke. 

The  Fourth  Commandment  is  broken^ 
1. 1. By  children  not  payingdue  respect 
to  their  parents,  or  by  despising  them, 
either  in  their  hearts  or  actions.  2. 
By  not  loving  them,  but  wishing  their 
death,  or  some  misfortune  ;  or  by  for- 
saking them  in  their  necessities,  3, 
By  not  cheerfully  obeying  them  ;  or  by 
obeying  them  in  things  unlawful.  4. 
By  slighting  their  representations,  and 
resisting  their  corrections.  5,  By  put- 
ting them  into  a  pa&sion,  and  not  taking 
care  to  pacify  them.  6.  By  not  execu- 
ting their  last  will  and  testament,  or  by 
delaying  to  do  so. 

II.  By  servantSc  1.  By  disobeying 
their  masters.  2.  By  a  want  of  dili- 
gence in  the  trust  that  is  required  of 
them.  3.  By  neglecting  the  reasonable 
and  just  interests  of  their  masters  or  em- 
ployers.  4.  By  letting  them  sustain 
any  kind  of  loss,  through  their  sloth, 


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neglect,  &c.  5.  By  obeying  them  in 
things  unlawful  ;  as  lying,  swearing, 
stealing,  ^c. 

III.  By  parents  not  discharging  theii 
duty  towards  their  children.  1.  In  not 
loving  them,  and  supplying  their  cor- 
poral necessi^s.  2.  In  not  being 
careful  of  their  salvation.  3.  In  not 
correcting  them  when  it  is  necessary  ; 
in  flattering  their  passions,  or  indulging 
their  evil  inclinations.  4.  In  treating 
them  with  too  much  severity.  5.  In 
not  setting  them  good  example.  6.  In 
forcing  them  in  the  choice  of  their 
state  of  life. 

IV.  By  masters.  1.  In  not  taking 
due  care  to  regulate  the  life  and  con- 
versation of  their  servants.  2.  In  not 
being  watchful  over  them,  to  reprehend 
their  faults ;  make  them  say  their 
prayers ;  go  to  Mass  on  Sundays  and 
holidays,  and  frequent  the  sacraments, 
8.  In  commanding  them  to  do  something 
evil.  4.  In  treating  them  injuriously. 
5.  In  not  paying  them  their  wages. 

The  Fifth  Commandment  is  broken, 
I.  BY  anger,  quarrelling,  or  threaten- 
ing ;    or   by  injurious   or    reproachful 
words   or   actions  against  our   neigh 
hours.     2.  By  revenge,  or  deliberate 
thoughts  or  desires  of  revenge.     3.  By 


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provoking,  striking,  challenging,  wound- 
ing, or  being  the  cause  of  another's 
death,  4.  By  bearing  malice,  refusing 
to  salute  or  speak  to  any  neighbour  out 
of  hatred  or  aversion,  or  refusing  to  be 
reconciled  to  him, 

Tlie  Sixth  Commandment  is  hrohen, 

I.  BY  the  hearing. — In  willingly  giv- 
ing ear  to  immodest  words,  discourses, 
songs,  &c. 

II.  By  the  sight. — 1.  In  looking  on 
immodest  objects.  2.  In  reading  or 
keeping  immodest  books  ;  lending  them 
to  others  ;  or  neglecting  to  suppress 
them  when  we  may. 

III.  By  the  tongue. — 1.  In  speaking 
immodest  words.  2.  m  relating  impro- 
per stories  or  wicked  acUons  of  ourselves 
or  others. 

IV.  By  the  touclt. — In  using  indecent 
actions. 

V.  By  thoughts, — By  entertaining  im- 
pure thoughts  wilfully  and  with  delight. 

VI.  By  immodest  actions. — 1.  In  com- 
mitting the  sin  of  impur;  y ;  and  whether 
effected  by  soliciting,  seducing  with 
promises,  or  forcing ;  whether  it  be  for- 
nication,  adultery,  or  invest.  2.  In  sins 
against  nisiture. 


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The  Seventh  Commandment  is  brohcUy 

1.  BY  takincT  another's  ffoods.  and 
to  what  value.  2.  By  retaining  wh?il 
we  know  belongs  to  anotjier.  3.  By 
denying  our  debts,  or  wilfully  delaying 
payment,  to  the  prejudice  of  our  neigh. 
bours.  4.  By  making  unjust  bargains 
or  contracts,  into  which  every  trade  or 
profession  ought  to  make  a  strict  in- 
quiry. 5.  By  causing  any  damage  to 
our  neighbours.  6.  By  putting  off  false 
and  counterfeit  money.  7.  By  desiring 
another's  property.  8.  By  not  giving 
alms  when  necessity  requires.  9.  By 
not  paying  dues  to  your  pastors,  or  by 
not  contributing  to  the  decent  support  of 
religious  v/orship.     10.  By  simony. 

The  Eighth  Commandment  is  broken, 
1,  BY  witnessing  what  is  false,  or  de- 
fending a  false  accusation,  as  in  law- 
yers and  solicitors ;  or  condemning 
the  innocent,  or  discharging  the  guilty, 
as  judges  and  arbitrators.  2.  By  de- 
traction, either  in  laying  something 
false  to  another's  charge,  or  reporting 
for  truth  what   is  merely  doubtful ;   or 

revealing  something  as  yct   secret 


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and  unknown,  though  true,  to  the  pre- 
iudice  of  some  third  person  ;   with  a  de- 
claration, whether   it   be  done   out   of 
levity  and  indiscretion,  or  out  of  malice 


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or  >  11- will ;  whether  in  the  presence  of 
many,  or  in  a  matter  of  importance. 
8.  By  lying,  or  speaking  what  we  judge 
to  be  otherwise  than  we  say  :  whether 
out  of  custom,  or  to  the  considerable 
prejudice  of  others.  4.  By  hypocrisy, 
which  is  a  lie  in  action. 

TTic  Ninth  and  Tenth  are  hrokert, 

BY  all  unlawful  and  wilful  desires  of 
impurity  and  theft :  which  have  been  al- 
ready montioned  in  the  sixth  and  sev- 
enth commandments. 

The  Precepts  of  tlie  Church, 

I.  TO  keep  certain  appointed  days 
holy,  with  the  obligation  of  hearing 
Mass,  and  resting  from  servile  works. 
II.  To  observe  the  days  of  abstinence 
and  fasting.  III.  To  confess  our  sins 
to  our  pastors  at  least  once  a  year. 
IV.  To  receive  the  blessed  sacra- 
ment at  Easter,  or  thereabouts.  V. 
To  contribute  to  the  support  of  our 
pastors. 

0^  The  examination  on  these  pre- 
cepts being  very  easy,  we  therefore  pro- 
ceed to 

THE    SEVEN   DEADLY    SINS. 
T^e  Sin  of  Pride  consists, 
1.    IN  entertaining  too  great  an  opi- 
nion    of    ourselves,     or     in     valuing 
ourselves  above   our    deserts.     2.    In 

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publishing  what  we  think  good  lu  our 
selves,  that  we  may  be  esteemed  bjf 
others.  3.  In  arrogance,  by  attributing 
to  ourselves  the  good  we  have  not.  4. 
In  presumption  and  ambition,  by  confi. 
ding  too  much  in  our  own  strength, 
conceiting  ourselves  capable  of  accom-^ 
plishing  things  above  our  abilities,  and 
m  rashly  attempting  thv>m.  5.  In  con. 
tempt  of  others,  on  account  of  the  good 
opinion  we  have  of  ourselves,  and  when 
this  contempt  is  manifested  by  words  or 
actions,  or  by  being  severe,  and  exact- 
ing on  inferiors.  6.  In  want  of  sub- 
mission to  our  superiors,  by  disobeying 
them,  blaming  their  conduct,  or  mur- 
muring against  them.  7.  In  not  ac- 
knowledging our  faults  ;  or  when,  in 
confessing  the  facts,  we  maintain  we 
have  done  well,  or  at  least  allege  false 
excuses,  6.  In  contempt  of  admonitions 
and  corrections.  Q.  In  discord.  10.  In 
hypocrisy.  11.  In  curiosity,  which  in- 
clines us  to  kno^""'  things  prejudicial  to 
our  salvation.  12.  By  ingratitude  for 
God's  benefits. 

0^5*  The  sins  ofcovetousness,  luxury, 
and  sloth,  have  been  already  examined, 
m  the  first,  sixth,  and  seventh  com. 
mandments. 


PRAYER  FOR  OBTAINING  CONTRITION.  171 

TheSinofGluitany, 

In  eatinganddrinking  lo  excess,  as  ftur 
as  they  are  prejudicial,  either  to   our 
health  or  our  reason,  or  any  ways  scan- 
dalous, or  of  ill  example  to  others. 
The  Sin  of  Envy. 

1.  Trouble  at  the  good  success  of 
our  neighbour,  or  when  we  endeavour 
to  do  him  an  unkindness,  or  speak  often 
against  him,  or  create  an  ill  opinion  of 
him  in  the  mind  o^  another.  2.  When 
we  rejoice  at  our  neighbour's  harm. 
The  Sin  of  Anger. 

1.  Not  to  endure  any  thing  contrary 
to  our  inclinations.     2.  To  suffer  our- 
selves to  be  hurried  away  by  the  emo- 
tions of  wrath  against  those  that  give  us 
any  trouble.     3.  To  proceed  to  quar- 
rels, injurious  language,  oaths,  curses, 
threats  ;  to  take  revenge,  or  to  desire 
and  wish  to  be  in  a  capacity  of  exer- 
cising  it.     4.  To  refuse  to  pardon  in 
juries,  or  to  be  reconciled   to  our  en 
mies,   or   to   such   of  our   neighbour 
wiih'whom  we  have  had  some  misup- 
derstanding,  or  falling  out. 

A  Prayer  for  obtaining  contrition, 

I  HAVE  now  here  before,  me,  G 
Lord,  a  sad  prospect  of  the  manifold  of- 
fences whereby  I  have  displeased  thy 
divine  Majesty,  and  which  I  am  assured 


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172      RRAYERS  BEFORE  CONFESSION 

will  appear  In  judgment  against  me,  if, 
by  repentance  and  a  hearty  sorrow,  my 
aoul  bo  not  prepared  to  receive  thy 
pardon.  But  this  sorrow  and  this  re- 
pentance,  O  Lord,  must  be  the  £ree 
gift  of  thy  mercy,  without  which  all 
my  endeavours  will  be  in  vain,  and  1 
shall  be  for  ever  miserable.  Have 
pity  therefore  on  me,  O  merciful  Fa- 
ther, and  pour  ibrth  into  my  heart  thy 
grace,  whereby  I  may  sincerely  reperrt 
of  all  my  sins  :  grant  me  true  contri- 
tion, that  I  may  bewail  my  base  ingra- 
titude, and  grieve  from  my  heart  for 
having  offended  so  good  a  God.  Permit 
me  not  to  be  deluded  by  a  false  sorrow, 
as  I  fear  I  have  been  too  often,  through 
my  own  ^'eakness  and  neglect :  but  let 
it  now  be  thy  gift,  descending  from 
thee,  the  Father  of  Lights,  that  so  my 
repentance  may  be  accompanied  by  an 
amendment  and  a  change  of  life,  that 
being  thus  acquitted  from  the  guilt  of 
my  sin«,  I  may  once  more  be  received 
into  the  number  of  thy  servants.  Amen. 

Prayers  before  Confession, 
HAVE  pity  on  me,  0  God,  and  let 
me  partake  of  the  effects  of  thy  great 
mercy.  I  here  acknowledge,  and  am 
sensible  of  the  /muUitude  and  enor- 
mity   of  my   sins.     It   is  thou,  O  my 


PRAYERS  BEFORK  CONFESSION.  178 

God,  perfidious  creature  as  I  am,  whom 
I  have  offended  ,  it  is  against  thee  that 
I  have  rebelled.  To  follow  my  plea- 
STires,  and  indulge  my  passions,  I  have 
abandoned  thee,  and  lost  thy  grace  ;  I, 
whom  thou  hast  created  to  thine  own 
likeness,  and  redeemed  by  the  blood  o! 
thy  only  Son,  have,  by  my  sins,  made 
my  soul  resemble  those  monsters  of  in- 
gratitude,  the  infernal  spirits ;  like 
them,  I  have  forfeited  heaven,  my 
blessed  country,  and  deserved  hell  and 
damnation,  which  I  shall  never  be  able 
to  escape  without  the  assistance  of  thy 
boundless  mercy.  The  injury  I  have 
offered  thee,  O,  Lord,  is  so  great,  that 
it  caused  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  my 
Saviour,  to  suffer  death.  How,  then, 
O  my  God  !  how  can  I  sufficiently  de- 
plore so  great  an  evil !  Who  will  give 
water  to  my  head,  and  a  fountain  oi 
tears  to  my  eyes,  that  I  may  incessant- 
ly deplore  my  misery  and  malice,  and 
do  penance  for  my  sin  ! 

ALMIGHTY  and  eternal  God,  to 
whom  are  due  all  honour  and  glory : 
behold  I  (a  miserable  and  unworthy 
sinner,  wha:vh«^e  hitherto  lived  in  in. 
gratitude  and  rebellion)  come  to  thee. 
my  Creator,  my  God,  my  Redeemer,  my 
merciful   Judge  and   my   Saviour,  ac^ 


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cusii.  myself,  and  laying  ^fore  thee 
all  the  abominations  by  wlikJi  I  have 
blasphemed  thy  sacred  name,  trans- 
gressed thy  precepts,  contemned  thy 
will,  and  defiled  both  my  soul  and  body. 
O  my  God,  when  I  behold  my  misery, 
End  consider  how  often  I  have  abused 
thy  gifts  and  blessings,  despised  thy 
goodness,  neglected  thy  service,  added 
daily  sin  to  sin,  and  preferred  myaelfv 
my  passions,  and  other  creatures,  to  my 
duty,  and  thy  commands,  I  cannot  but 
consider  myself  as  unworthy  either  to 
lift  up  my  eyes  to  heaven,  or  appear  in 
thy  presence.  But  whither,  O  Lord  my 
Qod.  shall  I  flee  from  thy  face  ?  Where 
bal!  I  conceal  myself  from  thy  anger  ^' 
0  can  restore  me  to  thy  favour  ?  It 
is  only  from  thy  goodness  that  I  can 
expect  so  great  a  blessing  :  for  art 
not  thou  my  Father,  whose  mercies  are 
infinite,  and  whose  compassion  knows  no 
bounds  ?  An'  I,  though  unworthy  of 
the  name  of  thy  child,  acknowledge  no 
other  Father  but  thee.  Wherefore  I 
prostrate  myself  at  the  feet  of  thy 
mercy,  and  beseecp.  thee,  by  th}  al- 
mighty  power,  goodness,  and  wisdom, 
to  pardon,  purify,  and  acquit  me  from 
trie  guilt  of  all  my  sins.  Receive  me 
ii^nin  into  thy  favour,  O  Lord,  and  con 


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firm  me  in  all  good,  that  my  soul,  being 
entirely  possessed  by  thee,  may  be  pre- 
pared for  glory.  And  that  my  petition 
may  find  acceptance,  I  appeal  to  thee, 
sweet  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  the 
Advocate  and  M  "or  betwixt  us  sin- 
ners and  thy  ^^ather,  humbly 
beseeching  thet  gh  that  infinite 
charity  which  broaglit  thee  from  heaven 
to  the  ignominy  of  the  cross,  and  thy 
precious  blood  spilt  thereon,  that  1  may 
now  partake  of  the  benefit  of  thy  suf. 
ferings,  and  be  cleansed  from  all  my  of- 
fi:nces:  that  by  thy  assistance  I  may 
sincerely  repent  and  amend  ot  all  my 
failings  :  that  dying  to  myself  and  the 
world,  I  may  live  only  to  thee,  and 
never  suffer  either  pas  >ion  or  pleasur 
to  divide  me  from  thee  any  more. 

ALAS,  my  Father  and  my  God,  how 
comes  it  to  pass  that  I  should  have 
so  often  offended  thee  !  Thou  seest,  O 
Lord,  neither  goodness  nor  health  in 
me  ;  have  mercy  therefore  on  me,  for  I 
have  sinned  against  thee.  Heal  my 
soul,  O  Lord,  for  thou  only  art  my  hope 
and  strength.  Alas,  my  God,  how 
many  and  dangerous  are  my  wounds  ' 
how  great  my  weakness  and  misery, 
for  the  curing  of  which  thou  wast  cru- 
cified and  slam  :  and  to  whom  shall  I 


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176  PRATBRS  BBFOBB  CONFBSSIOlf 

complain  of  all  these  my  evils,  if  not  to 
ihee,  O  Lord,  the  Saviour  vsad  Re- 
deemer of  my  eoul?  Be  merciful, 
therefore,  to  me  a  sinner,  sweet  Jesus ! 
for  nothing  is  more  pleasing  to  thee 
tlian  to  have  compassion  on  those  that 
are  miserable.  Restore  me  to  thy  fa- 
vour ;  receive  me  again  into  thy  friend- 
ehip,  and  cast  me  not  off  on  account  ol 
my  offences ;  for  what  can  I,  miserable 
creature,  do,  but  offend  ?  And  what 
canst  thou,  O,  infinite  Goodness,  do,  but 
have  mercy  and  spare?  Spare  me, 
therefore,  according  to  thy  infinite 
goodness,  and  grant  me  now  tears  ol 
sincere  repentance,  that  I  may  mourn 
for  the  evils  I  have  committed.  Grant 
that  I  may  sincerely  grieve  for  having 
sinned  against  thee,  my  God,  my  Crea- 
tor and  Redeemer.  Soften  my  hard, 
ened  breast,  and  inflame  my  frozen 
heart,  that  I  may,  with  unfeigned  sor- 
row,  repent  for  not  loving,  nay,  for  de- 
spising and  offendiftg  thee.  What  shall 
I,  most  miserable  and  wicked  creature, 
do,  O  God,  to  serve  thee  1  Whilst  1 
behold  myself,  I  see  no  hopes  ctf  amend, 
ment ;  all  my  confidence  and  hopes  of 
mercy  are  in  thee.  Help  me,  therefore, 
O  Lord,  and  be  thou  the  strength  of  my 
soul,  that  I  may  from  this  moment  de» 


PBATBAS  B^ORB  CONFESSION.    177 

tast  and  forsake  all  my  past  evils  ;  that 
[  may  conquer  my  passions,  reform  all 
my  bad  habits,  and  by  a  true  change  of 
life  and  manners,  be  entii*ely  united  to 
thee,  and  with  thee  live  for  ever.  Amen. 
TO  thee,  O  merciful  Jesus,  in  the 
bitterness  of  my  »oul  I  come,  beseech- 
ing thee  to  have  compassion  on  me, 
and  deliver  me  from  my  sins  :  despise 
not,  O  God,  the  cries  of  thy  lost  sheep ; 
reject  not  the  sighs  of  thy  prodigal 
child,  who  desires  to  return  home  to  thee, 
and  to  be  received  again  into  the  number 
of  thy  servants.  I  am  sorry  for  all  the 
sins  I  have  committed,  and  detest  them 
here  in  thy  presence:  because  I  love 
thee  above  all  things,  and  honour  thee 
as  my  gracious  God,  worthy  of  infinite 
love.  And  for  this  reason  I  now  firmly 
purpose  to  suf!er  all  evils,  nay,  even 
death  itself,  rather  than  willingly  con. 
sent  to  sin.  I  resolve  to  make  an  exact 
confession  of  all  my  ofiences,  faithfully  to 
discharge  whatever  shall  be  enjoined 
for  my  punishment  or  amendment,  and 
carefully  to  avoid  all  occasions  of  sin 
And  if  any  thing  be  wanting  of  trut 
contrition  to  this  my  sorrow,  may  th} 
sacred  passion,  O  blessed  Jesus,  th) 
precious  blood  and  infinite  merits,  sjppl]^ 
ill  the  defects  of  my  weakness :    foi 


178  ASPIRATIONS  BEFORB  JONPBSSIOM. 

it  is  in  thy  death  I  place  all  my  trust 
through  theo  I  firmly  hope  to  Obtain  par- 
don  of  all  my  sins,  grace  to  over* 
come  my  vicious  customs,  and  per- 
severance to  the  end  in  the  good  reso. 
lutions  I  have  now  made  in  thy  pre. 
sence.  As,  therefore,  it  is  by  thee  1 
come  to  the  knowledge  of  my  miseiy,  so 
it  is  by  thee  my  good  purpose  and  sor- 
row  for  my  offences  must  be  perfected. 
May  the  fire,  therefore,  of  divine  'love 
now  inflame  my  soul,  and  constime 
therein  whatever  is  displeasing  to  thy  m. 
finite  goodness.  Sanctify  my  heart — 
purify  my  affections  and  desires — that 
dying  to  myself,  I  may  ever  live  to  thee, 
and  at  length  depart  this  life  in  thy  grace 
and  favour.     Amen. 


O*  Svjch  as  go  Mmfession  over-nighty  or 
otherwise  have  ^e^isure^  may  use  tJie  foU 
lowing  Aspirations,  either  before  of 
c^ter  coifassioUf  with  benefit  to  their 
souls: 

n  MY  Lord  and  my  God,  I  sincerelj^ 
acknowledge  myself  a  vile  and  wretched 
sirmer,  unworthy  to  appear  ii)  thy  pre- 
sence ;  hut  do  thou  have  mercy  on  me 
aiid  save  me. 

O  God,  my  sovereign  good,  how  fer 
have  I  wandered  from  thee  by  my  sins ' 


ASPIRATIONS  BBF0RBC0IIPES8I0N«    179 

How  long  have  I  dweh  at  a  distance 
from  thee  in  the  region  of  misery,  where 
I  had  quite  lost  myself. 

Most  loving  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  heaven,  and  hefore  thee,  and 
am  unworthy  to  be  called  ^  thy  child  ; 
make  me  as  one  of  thy  servants,  and 
may  I  for  the  future  be  ver  faithiful  to 
thee. 

It  truly  grieves  me,  O  my  God,  to 
have  sinnea,  and  so  many  time^  trans> 
gressed  thy  law:  but  wash  me  now 
from  my  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me  from 
my  sin. 

I  detest  my  sins,  O  Lord :  I  abhor  my 
wickedness :  I  confess  my  ingratitude,  and 
seek  refuge  in  thy  mercy. 

From  this  moment  I  purpose  never 
more  to  offend  thee :  O  let  me  sufier 
all  kinds  of  pain  and  infamy,  nay,  even 
death  itself,  rather  than  return  to  my 
former  course  of  life,  and  live  thy  enemy. 

Loving    Father,  assist    me   by    thy 

![race,  that  I  may  bring  forth  worthy 
iruits  of  penance,  and  not  suffer  my  sins 
to  go  unpunished. 

1  have  wandered  like  a  sheep  that  is 
gone  astray ;  but  I  hear  thy  sweet  voice 
crying  afler  me,  in  the  most  affectionate 
manner,  imaginable,  *•  Come,  dear  soul, 
thou  hast  gone  after*  many  lovers,  but 


180  ASPIBATX>NS  BEFORE  CONFESSIOBH 

return  to  me,  and  I  will  receive  thee  yet 
agjiin."    Jer.  iii.  ^ 

II.  Now  I  begin,  O  Lord,  now  I  begin 
to  live,  not  trusting  in  my  own  strength, 
or  in  the  resolutions  I  make,  but  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercies.  n 

Perfect,  O  God,  the  work  which  thou 
hast  now  begun  in  me.  Thou  hast 
given  me  peace  and  understanding ;  but, 
wretched  sinner  that  I  am,  how  ungrate- 
fully have  I  abused  all  thy  gifts  !  ?And 
yet  now,  with  all  the  tenderness  of  a  lo- 
ving  Father,  thou  recallest  me  from  sin, 
and  rescucst  me  from  hell  and  everlast- 
ing damnation. 

Alas !  my  soul  is  full  of  anguish  and 
confusion  at  the  recollection  of  the  many 
sins  whereby  I  have  oflended  thee,  my 
merciful  Redeemer,  made  myself  a  slave 
to  the  devil,  and  provoked  thy  anger. 

O  that  I  had  never  transgressed  thy 
commandments,  nor  fallen  into  such  an 
abyss  of  miser)'  and  calamity !  O  that  I 
had  never  sinned  !  Happy  those  souls 
who  have  preserved  their  innocence  :  O 
that  I  had  been  so  happy ! 

But  ribw  I  am  resolved,  with  the  help 
of  thy  grace,  to  be  more  watchfiil  over 
myself,  to  amend  my  failings,  and  fulfil 
diy  law.     Look  down  on  me  wi^  the 


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ASPISATIONS  BBFORE  CaNFBSSIOII.  181 

eyes  of  mercy,  O  God,  and  blot  out  my 
sins. 

Forgive  me  what  is  past,  and,  through 
the  bowels  of  thy  infinite  goodness,  se^ 
cure  me  by  thy  most  efficacious  grace 
against  all  my  wonted  failings  foi  tlie 
time  to  come. 

Alas  !  how  slothful  and  careiess  have 
\  hitherto  been  I  I  have  deferred  my 
repentance,  rejected  thy  helps,  con- 
temned thy  visits,  and  been  deaf  to  thy 
calls :  Lord,  what  shall  I  do  ?  or  what 
course  shall  I  take  ?  It  grieves  me 
irom  my  hear^  that  I  have  ever  offended 
thee ;  but  do  thou  vouchsafe  to  have 
mercy  on  me,  O  sovereign  Lord  of  mv 
life. 

Behold  thou  seest  nothing  good  nor 
wholesome  in  my  soul.  I  am  blind  and 
lAiserable,  and  without  thee,  O  God,  i 
can  do  nothing. 

in.  My  sins  surpass  in  number  tho 
sands  of  the  sea,  and  I  confess  myself;; 
O  Lord,  unworthy  of  thy  mercy ;  but  thy 
goodness  is  above  all  my  offences. 

Thou  hast  declared,  O  Lord,  thai 
there  is  joy  in  heaven  for  the  conver. 
sion  of  a  sinner :  grant  me,  then,  the 
grace  of  true  repentance,  and  let  heaven 
rejoice  at  my  amendment.  • 


182   ASPIRATIONS  BEFOBB  CONFESSION. 

Thou  wiliest  not  the  death  of  a  sinne^"' 
but  that  he  be  converted  and  live :  grabt 
me  then  that  spiritual  life  which  I  want  * 
for  behold,  O  Lord,  I  sincerely  desire  im 
live  to  tliee. 

Thou  didst  come,  O  dear  Redeemer, 
not  to  call  the  just,  but  sinners  to  re- 
pentance :  behold  a  most  miserable  sin. 
ner  here  before  thee  :  O  draw  him  mosi 
powerfully  to  thee. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  God,  according 
to  thy  great  mercy ;  and  according  to 
the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies,  bloi 
out  my  iniquities.  Sprinkle  me  with  thy 
precious  blood,  and  I  shall  be  whitei 
than  snow.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart 
and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  mji 
bowels. 

Dear  Redeemer  of  my  soul,' how  lonj 
turnest  thou  thy  face  from  me,  and 
onngest  no  relief  to  my  sorrows  ! 

Behold  the  prodigal  child,  nay  worse 
than  the  prodigal :  but  do  thou,  O  Fa- 
ther,  vouchsafe  to  have  compassion  on 
me !  clothe  me  with  the  robes  of  thy 
grace,  and  receive  me  into  the  arms  of 
thy  mercy. 

Let  not  thy  precious  blood,  my  dear 
Saviour,  be  shed  for  me  in  vain ;  but 
may  it  now  bring  forth  in  me  the  fruit  of 


ASPIRATIONS  BBFOBB  CONFESSION.    183 

sincere  repentance,  and  open  to  me  the 
way  to  life  everlasting. 

iV.  How  great  is  thy  goodness,  O 
Lord,  in  having  so  long  spared  such  a 
worthless  servant^  and  waited  with  so 
much  patience  for  his  amendment !  Ah, 
what  return  shall  I  make  for  thy  infinite 
mercies  ?  O  let  this  mercy  be  added  to 
the  rest,  that  I  may  never  more  offend 
thee  :  this  single  favour  I  earnestly  beg 
of  thee,  O  Lord,  viz.  that. I  may,  for  the 
future,  renounce  my  own  way  to  follow 
June. 

Come,  Lord,  take  possession  of 
my  heart,  and  cast  out  thence  what- 
ever thou  knowest  profanes  or  defiles 
this  thy  temple ; — destroy  and  eradicate 
all  that  displeaseth  thee  ;  and  lay  there- 
in the  foundation  of  a  new  life. 

I  confess  I  have  sinned ;  but  if  thou 
wilt,  thou  canst  make  ine  whole.  Heal^ 
most  loving  Father,  this  mv  soul. 

O  that  I  were  free  from  all  vice  !  that 
I  could  regulate  my  senses,  govern  my 
thoughts,  and  moderate  my  affections. 
O  that  I  were  truly  composed  and  or- 
derly both  within  and  without !  But 
when  shall  I  be  thus  happy,  when  thus 
pure  in  thy  sight!  Lord,  I  will  labour 
»md  take  pains  to  reform  myself,  and  J 


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184 


AT  CONFESSIOir. 


beg  thy  assistance  for  this  work  :  but  if 
Ifmd  not  that  good  eflbct  I  desire,  I 
will  still  persevere  in  my  duty,  and  wait 
with  patience  and  humility  till  thou 
shalt  please  to  give  a  blessing  to  m}r 
endeavours.  Help  me,  O  Lord  m> 
God,  and  have  compassion  on  my  sinfu 
soul.    Amen. 

At  Confession. 

Here  you  should  reflect  upon  the  measures 

which  you  ought  to  take  for  an  entire 

amendment  of  your  life,  considMng 

well  what  have  been  the  occasions  of 

your  sins  ?     What  circumstances  are 

apt  to  prove  dangerous  to  you  ?  What 

precautions  you  ought  to  take  against 

those  dangers  in  future  ?    What  pious 

exercises  you  ought  to  practise  daily  ? 

When,  and  how  often,  approach  the 

Sacraments,  &c. 

When  you  find  yourself  heartily  sorry 

for  having  offended  God,  and  fully  rfe- 

terminedfor  the  time  to  come  to  amend 

your  life,   and  avoid  all  mortal  sins, 

and  the  immediate  occasions  of  them , 

then  humbly  approach  the  tribunal  oj 

Penance,  and  ^meeling  by  the  Priest, 

make  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  and  ask 

his    blessing,  saying,  "  Father,  bless 

me,  for  I   have  sinued."     After  re- 

eiving  the  blessing,  say  the  Cortfiieor 


AT  COlfFSSSION. 


185 


t0  ^  mea  maxima  out  pa,  through  my 
most  grievous  fault :"  and  tJien  begin 
a  piatrij  entire^  and  discreet  confession 
cf  your  sinSf  thus :  **  since  my  last 
confession,  which  was  a  week,  a  fort-^ 
night,  or  a  month,  ago,  I  have,  or  I 
have  not  complied  with  my  penance, 
and  I  accuse  myself  that, — "  avoid* 
ing  superfltwus  accusations^  or  irrele* 
vant  mailer^  neither  obscuring  your 
offences  by  ambiguous  exprcssi(yns^  nor 
concealing  any  mortal  sin^  or  any  cir 
cumstance  which  either  aggravates  Us 
heinousness,  or  changes  its  nature^ 
mention  how  often  you  have  committed 
Uj  and  fail  not  to  state  whether  it  be 
habitual.  Having  sincerely  declared 
all  you  can  remember^  conclude  thus : 
for  these  and  all  my  other  sins  and 
imperfections,  which  I  cannot  call  to 
mind,  I  am  heartily  sorry,  purpose 
amendment  for  the  future,  and  hum. 
biy  ask  pardon  of  God,  and  penance 
and  absolution  of  you,  my  ghostly 
Father."  Then  humbly  bowing  dowju 
finish  the  Confiteor^  sayiTig^  **  Theie- 
fore,  I  beseech  thee,"  dsc, 
r^  being  concluded^  you  must  Usten 
attentively  to  the  instructions  of  the 
Priesty  accept  with  humility  the  pe 
nance  he  enjoins^  and  whilst  he  im 

13 


IM      PRAYBR8  APTSR  CONPftflfUON. 

parts  ahsoluHon^  renew  your  samm 

making  an  act  ofcontrUianf  6r  repeal' 

mg  Hie  following  prayer : 

'*  O  merciful  Sodt  as,  at  the  words 
of  thy  Angel,  the  cha.  »9  fell  from  the 
feet  of  St.  Peter,  and  he  was  immedi* 
ately  restored  to  liberty,  so  grant,  that 
by  the  words  of  this  holy  Sacrament, 
pronounced  by  the  Priest,  the  chains 
of  my  sins  may  be  loosed,  and  all  my 
offences  pardoned.     Amen.  ^ 

**  O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner. 

"Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on 
me. 

"  Thou,  who  sufferedst  for  me,  have 
mercy  on  me." 

Prayers  after  Confession, 

I  RETURN  thee  thanks,  O  loving 
Father,  for  having  admitted  me  into 
this  sacrament,  wherein  suffering  thy 
mercy  to  take  place  of  thy  justice,  thou 
hast  cast  all  my  sins  out  of  thy  sight. 
Grant  me  now  thy  grace,  O  Lord,  that 
by  sincere  and  perfect  contrition,  my 
repentance  may  be  like  that  of  Di^vid 
and  Peter,  that  my  oflenccs  being  efiec- 
tually  remitted,  I  may  hereafter  conti- 
nue faithful  in  thy  service.  But  this  I 
cannot  do,  unless  with  the  aid  of  thy 
grace ;  for  without  it  my  soul  will  re- 
main barren  and  dry,  like  earth  without 


PBAYKS8  AFTSft  CONFESSION      167 

water.  I  am  perfectly  sensible  of  my 
own  weakness  and  inability  to  do  any 
thing  that  is  good^  or  acceptable  to 
Ihee.  The  only  consolation  and  confi 
dence  I  have  is  to  raise  up  my  eyes  to 
my  Jesus,  to  his  tears  and  sufferings ; 
that  thy  justice  being  appeased  thereby, 
thou  mayest  open  to  me  the  gates  of 
mercy,  and  receive  me  into  thy  favour. 
Look  down,  therefore,  on  me,  with  an 
eye  of  pity,  and  have  compassion  on  my 
miseries.  Omeek  and  merdful  Lord  * 
strike  this  hard  and  obdurate  heart  oi 
mine,  that  it  may  burst  forth  into  a 
fountain  of  healing  waters, — the  watenr 
of  sincere  contrition,  wherewith  mf 
soul  may  be  cleansed  and  purified. 
Perfect  the  work  thou  hast  begun  in  me, 
for  I  am  thy  creature,  and  grant  that  the 
confession  I  have  made  may  be  accepta* 
ble  in  thy  sight,  and  that  whatever  is 
wanting  towards  its  perfection  throuffh 
my  weakness,  ihay  be  supplied  by  thy  in- 
finite goodness  and  mercy.  Thy  mercy 
therefore  I  implore,  and  through  it  heg 
pardon  of  all  my  sms  ;  firmly  purposing 
m  thy  presence  to  avoid  every  thing 
that  may  be  displeasing  to  thee,  and  to 
apply  myself  with  all  diligence  to  tlie 
practice  of  virtue.  I  hope  thou  wilt  not 
r^use  me  thy  assistance,  since  thou 


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188     FBATERS  AFTER  CONFESSION. 

O  Lord,  hast  proinised  never  to  forsake 
those  that  tinist  in  theo.  P^imit  my 
heart  to  be  no  longer  hurried  away  by 
the  follies  of  this  life,  nor  to  experience 
my  own  weakness  in  my  wonted  re 
lapses.  It  is  high  time  I  should  be  con 
verted  from  my  evil  ways,  forsake  my 
errors,  and  amend  my  failings ;  since 
hitherto,  alas  !  so  many  days  and  years 
have  elapsed  in  good  purposes,  but  with 
very  little  improvement  of  my  ioul. 
Command,  therefore,  O  sovereign  liord 
my  rebellious  heart,  and  force  it  to  a 
compliance  with  thy  law.  Break  all  my 
passions,  rule  my  affections,  direct  my 
aesires  strengthen  my  good  endea 
vonrs,  and  give  ear  now  to  thy  unwor- 
thy servant.  Let  not  my  wickedness 
mane  thee  forget  thy  goodness;  for 
thougii  my  sins  cry  aloud  for  justice, 
yet  tliou  still  hast  mercy,  whereby  thou 
canst  save,  and  once  more  receive  me 
into  tlk/  favour,  my  Grod,  my  Lord,  and 
al  my  hope,  who  livest  and  reignest  for 
ever  and  ever. 

O  GOD  of  mercy,  having  now,  through 
thy  gracious  goodness,  disburdened 
my  conscience  of  the  guilt  wherewith  ii 
was  oppressed,  and,  in  the  humblest 
manner  I  was  able,  discovered  all  th<i 
wns   I  could  recollect,  to  thy  minister, 


PRATGRS  AFTSR  CONFESSION.     189 

m^"  ghostly  father,  I  most  humbly  be« 
geech  thee  to  accept  this  confession,  and 
forgive  me  all  my  trespasses,  as  well 
those  I  have  forgot  as  those  I  have  re- 
membered.  Grant  me  grace,  O  Lord, 
to  iive  more  carefully  hereafter,  and  to 
abstain  from  my  former  vices,  which  I 
utterly  detest,  firmly  purposing  never  to  ^ 
be  guilty  of  them  any  more.  But  espe* 
cially,  O  most  merciful  and  bountiftu 
Saviour,  enable  me  to  withstand  those 
temptations  with  which  I  am  most  in- 
fested, and  to  avoid  all  occasions  of  of. 
fending  thee  for  the  future.  If  the  just 
man  fall  seven  times  in  the  day,  how 
much  more  reason  have  I  to  be  jealous 
of  myself,  O  Lord,  and  to  fear  that  I 
shall  not  be  steadfast  in  my  resolutions, 
having,  through  my  own  frailty  and 
vicious  customs,  increased  the  natural 
blindness  and  weakness  in  which  I  was 
born.  Yet,  O  Lord,  I  firmly  purpose, 
through  thy  merciful  assistance,  never 
to  consent  to  any  mortal  sin,  from 
which  I  humbly  beseech  thee  to  pre- 
serve me  whilst  I  live  :  and,  as  io  rry 
venial  sins  and  imperfections,  I  resolve 
to  strive  against  them,  and  hope,  through 
thy  goodness,  at  length,  to  amend 
them.  • 


ju^ 


190  A  PREPARATION  FOR  COMMUNION. 

An  Act  of  Ftdtk 

MY  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
I  firmly  believe  that  thou  art  really 
present  in  the  blessed  Sacrament :  1 
believe  it  contams  thy  body  and  blood, 
thy  soul  and  divinity.  I  acknowledge 
these  truths;  I  believe  these  wonders; 
r  adore  thy  power,  which  has  wrought 
them;  I  praise  thy  infinite  goodness, 
which  has  prepared  them  for  me  j  and, 
with  David,  **  I  mil  praise  thek^  my 
Gody  with  my  whole  hearty  and  will  re- 
count  all  thy  admirable  works  ,•  /  will  re* 
joice  in  thee,  and  bless  thy  holy  nameJ*^ 
In  this  faith,  and  with  this  acknowledg. 
ment,  I  presume  to  approach  this  ador. 
able  banquet,  wherein  thou  bestowest  on 
me  the  divine  food  of  thy  body  and 
olood,  to  satiate  my  soul  wilh  thyself 
and  thy  holy  spirit.  Grant,  O  Jesus, 
that  I  may  approach  thee  with  such  a 
profound  sense  of  reverence  and  humi- 
iity,  as  is  due  to  thy  infinite  Majesty. 
Who  am  I,  O  God,  that  thou  shouldst 
work  such  wonders  for  my  sake.  Grant 
O  Lord,  that  I  be  not  altogether  un. 
worthy  of  them,  and  that  I  may  now 
receive  thee  with  a  pure  heart,  a  clean 
conscience,  and  a  sincere  and  lively 
faith      Pardon  my  sins,  which  have  ren* 


▲  PEBPARATION  FOB  COHrMUNION.    191 

dered  me  most  unworthy  to  approach 
thee :  I  detest  them  from  the  bottom  of 
my  hearty  because  they  are  displeasing 
to  thee,  my  God  ;  I  renounce  them  for 
ever«  and  promise  to  be  faithful  to  thee< 
Take  courage,  then,  my  soul,  raise  thy- 
self up :  go  and  receive  thy  God,  and 
with  him  all  the  favours  he  has  prepa- 
red for  thee  in  this  divine  sacrament. 
An  Act  of  Hope. 
IN  thee,  sweet  Jesus,  I  place  all  niy 
hope,  because  thou  alone  art  my  sal- 
vation,  my  strength,  my  refuge,  and  the 
foundation  of  ail  my  happiness ;  and 
were  it  not  for  the  confidence  I  place  in 
thy  merits,  and  in  the  precious  blood 
wherewith  thou  didst  redeem  me,  I 
would  not  presume  to  partake  of  this 
banquet/  Encouraged  therefore  by  thy 
goodness,  behold  I  come  to  thee  as  a 
poor  and  infirm  sheep  to  its  shepherd ; 
AS  one  sick  to  his  physician ;  as  a  con- 
demned criminal  to  his  powerful  inter- 
cessor: that,  as  the  true  shepherd  ol 
my  soul,  thou  mayest  strengthen  me; 
neal  me,  as  my  physician :  and,  as  my 
merciful  advocate,  deliver  me  from  the 
sentence  of  sin  and  death.  I,  who  am 
an  abyss  of  nothing,  invoke  thee,  who 
art  the  abyss  of  all  goodness :  for  though 
my  sins  aro  innumerable,    and   veri' 


192  A  PRBPARATION  FOH  COMBIXTNION. 

grievous,  yet  they  are  but  light  and 
trivial,  when  o^mpared  to  thy  bouridlesa 
mercy,  and  the  infinite  ransom  of  thy 
blood.  It  is  in  this  mercy,  then,  O 
Lord,  that  I  put  all  my  trust ;  and  am 
pleased  that  I  can  find  nothing  in  my- 
self wherein  to  hope,  that  so  I  may  put 
my  whole  trust  in  thee.  Have  pity 
therefore,  on  me,  my  Jesus,  and  save 
me,  for  thou  brsakest  none  that  place 
their  hopes  in  thee.  \ 

An  Act  cf  Charity, 
HOW  strong  was  the  force  of  thy 
love,  my  dear  Redeemer,  when  being 
about  to  depart  out  of  this  world  to  thy 
eternal  Father,  thou  providest  for  ns 
this  divine  banquet,  enriched  with  all 
heavenly  sweetness  !  Ah !  it  was 
through  the  wonderful  cfiects  of  thy 
divine  goodness,  that  thou  didst  humble 
thyself  to  such  an  excess  for  our  re- 
demption, as  to  take  upon  thee  the  in* 
firmity  of  our  nature.  And  is  it  not 
through  an  infinite  excess  of  thy  love, 
that  thou  hast  leil  us  thy  body  and 
blood  for  the  food  and  nourishment  of 
our  souls  :  that,  as  thou  didst  unite 
thyself  to  our  humanity,  so  we  might 
here  be  made  partakers  of  thy  divinity ! 
In  return  for  this  thy  infinite  love,  I 
desire  to  !ove  thee,  my  Jesus,  who  arf 


▲  FSBPABATlOir  FOR  COMMUNION.    198 

my  only  comfort  in  this  place  of  ba. 
nishmenty  the  only  hope  of  my  infirm 
souly  and  happiness  above  all  I  can  en- 
joy  in  this  life.  I  love  thee,  my  God, 
with  my  whole  heart,  with  my  whole 
soul,  with  all  my  mind,  and  all  my 
strength ;  and  wish,  that  as  every  mu« 
ment  is  an  increase  of  my  life,  so  it  may 
be  also  of  my  lo^e  towards  thee.  1 
desire,  with  all  the  affections  and  powers 
of  my  soul,  that  as  the  utmost  thanka 
are  due,  so  they  may  be  returned 
to  thee,  by  air  the  faithful,  for  thia 
divine  food,  which  is  our  refreshment, 
support,  strengthi  armour,  and  defence 
in  all  our  miseries ;  and  that  my  love 
may  never  cease,  inflame  my  heart  witf\ 
the  fire  of  heaven,  that  it  may  continue 
burning,  till  naUire  and  corruption  be- 
ing weakened  and  consumed,  I  may  at 
length  be  transformed  into  thee.  Comei 
O  Lord!  hasten  to  release  me  once 
more  from  the  bonds  of  sin,  and  prep£ure 
me  for  the  blessing  thou  art  now  about 
ic  l)estow  on  me. 

An  act  of  Desire, 
AS  the  wearied  hart  thirsts  afler  the 
fountains  of  water,  so  doth  my  soul 
pant  after  thee,  my  Saviour !  my  Lord ! 
and  my  Jesus!  It  ardently  longs  to 
drink  of  Uioso    fountains,  which    thy 


194  A  ruBf  AUArioN  foa  coButnmoii. 

love  has  o|)ened  for  its  comfort  and  re. 
lief.  Tirod,  therefore,  with  m^  own  evil 
ways,  I  now  return  hungry  and  thiisty, 
crying  out  aloud,  have  mercy  on  me,  O 
Son  of  6od»  and  permit  me  to  taste  of 
thy  banquet,  that  my  soul  may  be  re- 
freshed. O  that  I  had  the  affections  of 
the  heavenly  spirits,  that  my  soul  might 
truly  languish  after  thee,  the  fountain 
of  life,  of  wisdom,  and  of  eternal  light ; 
the  impetuous  torrent  of  celestial  hap- 
piness !  O  that  my  soul  did  truly  hunger 
after  thee,  the  bread  of  angels,  the  food 
of  blessed  souls,  and  that  all  that  is 
within  me  might  be  delighted  with  the 
taste  of  thy  sweetness.  1  here  despise 
all  human  consolations,  that  I  may  bo 
comforted  by  thee,  my  only  good,  my 
God  and  Saviour,  whom  I  love  above 
all  things,  and  desire  to  entertain  within 
my  breast,  with  as  much  devotion  and 
affection  as  is  conceived  by  thy  chosen 
servants,  who  now  sit  at  thy  table  of 
celestial  bliss.  And  however  I  may 
have  been  hitherto  wanting  in  my  duty, 
or  unjust  to  thee,  in  misplacing  my  af* 
fections,  I  now  for  ever  renounce  my 
folly  and  weakness,  and  from  my  heart 
recjuest,  that  for  the  future,  my  joy,  my 
rehef,  my  treasure,  and  rest,  may  b^ 
entirely  centred  in  thee.     May  I  never 


A  psE?AJiATioir  ron  oomaumim.    195 

desire  any  thing  beside  thee ;  and  may 
all  things  seem  contemptible  and  99  no- 
thing without  theoy  O  my  God ! 
An  Act  cf  Thank^ving, 
WHO  am  I9  O  God  of  infinite  good, 
aess,  that  thou    shouldst    permit    me 
to  partake  of  this   bread  of  angels? 
How  have  I  found  such  favour  in  thy 
sight,  as  to  be  the  object  of  so  unspcak- 
able  a  mercy !    Come  all  ye  angels  and 
saints  of  God,  and  I  will  recount  to  you 
what  great  thmgs  our  Lord  has  done  for 
my  soul.    He  has  raised  me  out  of  the 
dust,  and  delivered  me  from  the  bonds 
of  sin :  he  has  told  me  not  to  be  de- 
jected,   for  that  himself  will    be   my 
support  and  my  strength :  and  though 
I  have  most  unworthily  forsaken  bim  by 
my  repeated  follies,  yet  behold  he  calls 
me  back  again,  and  invites  me  to  par- 
take of  the  bread  of  life,  that,  as   he 
made  me,  so  I  may  ever  live  by  him. 
What  thanks  can  I  give  thee,  O  merci- 
ful Jesus,  Saviour  of  the  world  ?    What 
return  shall  I  make  thee  for  all  thou 
hast  done  for  my  soul  ?    Were  I  to  give 
all  I  have  in  acknowledgment  of  thy 
bve,  it  would  still  be  as  nothing ;  for 
thou,  Lord,  hast  plentifully  poured  forth 
thyv^lf  upon  me,  and  given  me  even  aH 
dmt  thou  art ;  thy  body«  thy  blood,  thy 


106  A  PREPARATION  FOB  COMMUNIOA 

soul,  thy  divinity:  and  if,  in  thanks- 

Eiving  for  thy  mercies,  I  wcr^'  to  lay 
efore  thee  my  body  and  soul,  my  life, 
liberty,  and  all  I  possess,  what  would 
they  be,  when  compared  to  the  blessing 
thou  hast  here  bestowed  on  me  ;  what 
to  the  debt  I  owe,  which  is  in  some  kind 
equal  to  what  I  receive,  Infinite  as 
thyself?  O  God,  how  far  is  this  above 
my  means  ?  I  have,  however,  one  re. 
quest  to  make,  (for  thou  art  good  add 
merciful,  and  knowest  my  poverty,)  that 
thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  accept  this 
little  offering  I  present  thee  in  the  sin- 
cerity of  my  heart,  saying,  with  the 
Spouse  in  the  Canticles,  My  Beloved  to 
me,  and  I  to  my  Beloved.  Thou  hast 
mercifully  given  thyself  to  me,  for  the 
food  of  my  soul ;  and  now  behold  I  offer 
thee  all  that  I  have,  all  that  I  am,  all 
that  I  possess ;  to  thee  I  make  a  full 
surrender  of  them  all,  that  being  wholly 
bine,  I  may  noW  no  longer  have  any 
liait  in  myself. 

An  Act  of  Fear, 
BEING  now  invited  by  thee,  sweet 
Josus,  to  come  and  partake  'of  th^ 
banquet,  I  could  cheerfully  obey  thy 
call,  and  receive  thee  with  all  the  love 
and  affection  of  my  soul,  if  the  thought 
of  so  great  a  happiness  did  not  make 


A  PaBPARATIOM  FOB  COMMUIIZON.   107 

me  tremble  at  the  consciousness  of  my 
mrickedness.  My  sins  always  upbraid 
me ;  and  when  the  voice  of  St.  Paul 
strikes  my  ear :  He  that  eats  and  drinks 
unworthily,  eats  and  drinks  judgment  to 
himself ;  must  I  not  then  tremble  at  ihe 
thoughts  of  approaching  thy  table? 
Alas  !  if  I  allow  myself  but  the  liberty 
to  think,  I  am  confounded,  to  consider, 
that  having  so  often  received  this  divine 
food,  I  should  yet  remain  so  frail  and 
miserable,  or  that  my  heart  should  be 
so  little  fixed  on  thee  as  to  be  instantly 
wandering  amongst  vanity  and  folly, 
and  seem  more  fond  of  tlie  empty  satis* 
faction  of  creatures  than  of  thee,  my 
only  happiness.  I  have  frequently  re- 
solved  to  amend,  and  as  oflen  pretended 
to  make  a  new  covenant,  receivmg  thy 
precious  body  as  the  pledge  of  my  en- 
gagements  ;  and  yet  where  do  I  remain^ 
but  in  the  midst  of  sin  and  vice,  with  my 
senses  disordered,  my  tongue  ungo. 
verned,  my  affections  depraved,  and  yet, 
0  God,  how  little  pains  do  I  take  to  re- 
cover from  this  misery,  and  return  to 
thee,  to  whom  I  have  so  repeatedly  pro- 
mised  to  be  faithful !  These  thoughts 
encompass  me,  O  Lord,  on  every  side, 
and  cause  me  to  fear,  that  what  thou 
hast  mercifully  ordained  for  my  salva- 


106  A  PREPARATION  FOR  COMMUlflOli 

tion,  I  should  now  receive  to  my  judg- 
ment and  condemnation.  What  course 
then  shall  I  steer  in  the  midst  of  such 
difficulties  ?  Shall  I  fly  from  before  thy 
face,  like  despairing  Cain?  or  with 
Adam  hide  myself,  because,  at  the  hear- 
ing of  thy  voiccy  I  behold  myself  naked, 
and  destitute  of  all  that  is  good  7  No» 
my  God,  suffer  me  rather  to  fly  to  thee 
for  succour  and  refuge,  because  I  know 
thy  mercy  exceeds  my  misery,  and  \thy 
goodness  surpasses  my  wickedness ;  if  I 
am  defiled,  infirm,  and  naked,  thou  canst 
cleanse  me,  cure,  and  clothe  me.  To 
thee,  therefore,  I  run,  O  my  God,  with 
fear  and  trembling,  to  take  shelter  un- 
der the  wings  of  thy  clemency;  stil! 
hoping,  that,  notwithstanding  my  un- 
worthiness,  thou  wilt  pardon  my  iniqui- 
ties,  heal  my  infirmities,  and  clothe  mo 
with  thy  grace.  For  this  end,  O  Lord, 
disengage  my  heart  from  all  that  divides 
thee  from  me,  or  distracts  me  in  my 
duty  ;  for  I  own,  that  in  all  that  tempts 
me,  there  is  nothii^  but  vanity  and 
afliiction  of  spirit.  0  may  my  soul  uo 
longer  relish  any  other  sweetness  than 
that  of  thy  presence :  may  it  now  no 
longer  admire  any  thing  but  the  great* 
ness  of  thy  infinite  love,  or  look  (^ 


A  PRBPARATION  FOR  COMMVNION.    199 

content  in  any  other  object,  but  in  thee 
alone,  the  Grod  of  my  heart. 

An  Act  <f  Humility, 
O  IMMENSE,  powerful,  and  incom- 
prehensible  God,  who  am  I,  that  thou 
ghouldst  vouchsafe  thus  to  come  to 
be  my  food,  and  to  take  thy  habita-* 
tion  within  my  soul !  It  is  in  this  I  con- 
ceive something  of  thy  infinite  good- 
ness  and  mercy,  and  my  own  miseraUe 
baseness  and  ingratitude.  Thou  art 
the  King  of  kingSt  and  sovereign  rLord 
of  the  universe,  at  whose  presence  the 
earth  trembles.  Thou  art  the  fountain 
of  holiness,  in  whose  sight  the  angels 
themselves  are  not  pure.  Thou  art  the 
bright  sun  of  eternal  day,  who  dwellest 
in  light  inaccessible.  But  as  to  my- 
eelf,  what  am  I,  but  a  poor  worm  of 
the  earth,  subject  to  innumerable  mi- 
series, distracted  with  passions ;  fond  of 
vanity ;  defiled  with  sm ;  encompassed 
with  darkness ;  busy  about  folly ,  and 
careless  of  eternity  ?  How  then  dare  1 
approach  thee,  who  am  thus  mise- 
rable and  unprepared?  With  what 
confidence  can  I  appear  before  thee, 
mast  just  Judge,  in  whose  presence  the 
very  pillars  of  heaven  tremble  ?  I,  who 
by  my  sins  have  run  astray  from  theoi 


200  A  PREPARATION  POR  COMMUNION. 

though  thou  art  present  in  every  plar  } 
I,  who  have  polluted  my  soul/ espoused 
to  thee  in  baptism,  with  ^Ith  ana  wick- 
edness,  abandoning  thee,  my  Maker 
and  Redeemer,  for  the  love  of  vanity 
and  deceitful  pleasures.  Thou  hast 
created  nie  from  nothing,  and,  by  t^y 
graco  plentifully  furnished  me  W!*h  » .^ 
means  of  obtaining  eternal  happne^i ; 
and  how  ill  a  return  ha^a  *  .nade  ior 
these  blessings,  by  living  il  sin,  ^and 
by  net  being  solicitous  to  please  thee, 
but  rather  to  satisfy  my  own  corrupt 
inclinations  !  Thou  hast  prepared  for 
me  a  banquet  of  heavenly  sweetness, 
and  I  have  longed  after  the  flesh-pots 
of  Kgypt.  Yet  still,  O  my  God  of  in- 
finite goodness,  behold,  I,  who  am  no- 
thing  but  dust  and  ashes,  presume  to 
speak  to  thee.  Receive,  then,  thy  un- 
worthy servant  into  the  compassionate 
arms  of  thy  mercy,  since  with  so  much 
love  and  soltcitude  thou  hast  laboured 
for  my  conversion  I  am  now  sensible, 
O  Hi/ God,  that  ^,?i*h  >iH  the  ^  am  no- 
thing, nor  can  uu  uny  thing :  and  that 
without  the  aid  of  thy  gracp,  there  is 
neither  life  nor  salvation  for  me.  Cast, 
therefore,  all  my  sins  out  of  thy  sight, 
'^and  with  the  tenderness  of  a  loving  Fa- 
ther, extend  thy  arms  to  receive  an  ub- 


A   PEAYBR  BBPORS   RBOBIVING.   301 

worthy  child,  who  returns  to  thee ;  and 
let  me  e^FecUunlly  experience  the  truth 
of  the  j^rophet's  words,  A  smcrifice  to 
(rod  is  an  afflicted  spirit^  ainl  a  contrite 
and  humbled  heart  thou  wilt  not  despise, 

A  Prauer  before  Reoeiving. 
IT  is  with  fear  and  trembling,  O  Je. 
8US,  that  I  approach  thy  banquet,  having 
nothing  to  confide  in  but  thy  goodiie^ 
and  mercy,  being  of  myself  a  snner. 
destitute  of  all  virtue.  My  soul  and 
body  are  defiled  with  many  crimes  ;  my 
thoughts  and  tongue  in  disorder,  and 
under  no  restramt.  In  this  wretched 
condition  I  hasten  to  thee,  most  com- 
passionate physician,  the  fountain  of 
all  goodness,  that  [  may  be  healed.  ] 
fly  under  the  wings  of  thy  paternal  pro- 
tection, hoping  thou  wilt  be  my  Saviour, 
though  I  dare  not  appear  before  thee 
as  my  judge.  To  thee  1  expose  all  my 
wounds,  to  thee  I  discover  all  my  shame. 
My  sins,  I  confess^  are  so  innumerable 
and  enormous,  as  to  make  me  despair, 
if  thou  didst  not  encourage  me  to  hope 
in  thy  mercies,  which  are  infinite.  Look, 
therefore,  on  me  with  the  eyes  of  com- 
passion,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  eternal 
King,  God  and  Man,  who  wast  crucified 
for  the  sins  of  men.  Ha^re  mercy  on  me 
thou  inexhaustible  fountain  of  goodness. 

14 


11  'i 


202    INSTRUCTION'S  BEFORE  UOMMUNION- 

Haii,  saving  Victim,  offered  on  the 
cross  for  me  and  all  mankind.  Hail, 
generous  and  precious  blood,  flowing 
from  thy  wounds,  O  Jesus  !  and  wash- 
ing  away  the  sins  of  the  world.  Re- 
member thy  creature,  O  Lord,  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  by  thy  death.  I 
am  truly  sorry  for  my  offences,  of  which 
[  am  resolved  to  amend.  Wash  away, 
therefore,  all  my  sins,  and  blot  out  my 
iniquities,  that  purified  in  soul  and 
body,  I  may  worthily  approach  the 
Holy  of  Holies;  and  grant  that  thy 
precious  body  and  blood,  which  I  now, 
though  unworthy,  am  about  to  receive, 
may  avail  to  a  full  discharge  from  the 
guilt  of  all  my  crimes,  a  victory  over 
my  evil  thoughts,  the  beginning  of  a  new 
life,  the  seed  of  good  works,  and  a  sure 
protection  of  soul  and  body  against  all 
the  snares  of  my  enemies. 

Instructions  before  Communion. 
At  the  time  of  communion,  go  up  to 
the  rail,  and  take  up  the  towel  and  hold 
it  before  you.  Whilst  the  clerk  says 
the  Conjiieor,  humbly  confess  your  sins, 
and  beg  God's  pardon  for  them.  When 
the  priest  turns  about  to  give  the  abso- 
lution, receive  it  with  your  head  bowed 
down,  as  from  (he  hand  of  the  invisi- 


INSTRUCTIONS  BEFORE  COMMUNION.   203 

ble  High  Priest,  whom  you  are  going  to 
receive. 

When  the  priest  holds  up  a  particle 
of  the  blessed  sacrament,  with  these 
words,  Ecce  Agnus  Dei,  &c.  Behold 
the  Lamb  of  God^  behold  him  who  iakeih 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  humbly  beg, 
with  a  lively  confidence  in  the  merits  of 
his  death  and  passion,  that  he  would 
take  away  your  sins. 

When  the  priest  repeats  three  limes, 
Domine,  non  sum  dignus,  <Sjc.  Lord, 
1  am  not  worthy  thou  shouldst  enter  un» 
der  my  roof;  speak  only  the  word,  and 
my  soul  shall  be  healed,  say  the  same 
with  him  in  your  heart,  and  humble 
yourself  exceedingly  through  the  sense 
of  your  un worthiness  and  sins  ;  but 
let  this  be  joined  with  a  lively  confi. 
dence  in  him,  who  can  raise  you  up^ 
and  perfect^  ^i^al  your  soul  by  his  only 
word. 

When  the  priest  gives  you  the  blessed 
sacrament,  saying.  The  body  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  preserve  thy  soul  to  life 
everlasting,  Amen ;  receive  it  with  a 
lively  faith,  a  profound  humility,  and  a 
heart  inflamed  with  love.  At  the  time 
of  your  receiving,  let  your  head  be  erect, 
your  mouth  opened  moderately  wide 
and  your  tongue  a  little  advanced,   so 


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304   INSTRUCTIONS  BEFORE  COMMOiriON. 

as  to  rest  upon  your  under  lip,  that  thts 
priest  may  conveniently  convey  the 
blessed  sacrament  into  your  mouth, 
which  being  done,  shut  your  mouth ; 
let  the  sacred  host  moisten  a  little 
upon  your  tongue,  and  then  swallow  it 
down  as  soon  as  you  can,  and  after-) 
ward  abstain  a  while  from  spitting.  If 
the  host  should  chance  to  stick  to  the 
roof  of  your  mouth,  be  not  disturbed ; 
neither  must  you  put  your  finger  into 
your  mouth  to  remove  it,  but  gently 
and  quietly  remove  it  vvith  your  tongue, 
and  so  convey  it  down.  And  then  re- 
turn to  your  place,  and  endeavour  to 
entertain,  as  well  as  you  can,  the  guest 
whom  you  have  received. 

Spend  at  least  a  quarter  of  an  hour 
after  communion,  in  devotion  suitable  to 
that  occasion.  It  would  be  a  great 
abuse,  to  turn  your  back  immediately 
upon  your  Saviour,  by  going  away,  as 
some  do,  and  thinking  no  more  of  what 
you  have  been  doing.  Particularly,  1 
recommend  to  you  three  things  after 
communion.  1st,  To  cast  yourself 
down  in  spirit  at  the  feet  of  your  Lord, 
whom  you  have  received;  to  adore 
him,  praise  him,  and  give  him  thanks, 
for  coming  to  so  unworthy  a  sinner ; 
and  to  invite  all  heaven  and  earth  to 


PRATERS   Af  TER  COMMUNION.     205 

^in  with  you  in  praising  and  magnifying 
his  holy  name.  2cily,  To  make  an  offer- 
ing of  your  heart  and  soul,  and  of  your 
whole  being  to  him,  that  you  may  hence- 
forward love  him  and  serve  him  for  ever. 
3dly,  To  present  him  all  your  petitions 
for  all  the  graces  that  you  stand  in  need 
of,  and  to  make  good  use  of  this  favoura- 
ble opportunity  to  pray  heartily  for  your 
self  and  for  your  friends,  and  for  the 
whole  world. 

Prayers  after  Communion, 
I  RETURN  thee  thanks,  O  eternal 
Father,  for  having,  out  of  thy  pure 
mercy,  without  any  desert  of  miney 
been  pleased  to  feed  my  soul  with  the 
body  and  blood  of  thine  only  Son  ;  and 
beseech  thee,  thai  this  holy  communion 
may  not  be  to  my  condemnation,  but 
available  to  the  effectual  remission  of 
all  my  sins.  May  it  strengthen  my 
faith;  encourage  me  in  the  practice 
of  good  works ;  deliver  me  from  my 
vicious  customs ;  remove  from  me  Jul 
concupiscence ;  perfect  me  in  charity, 
patience,  humility,  pbedience,  and  all 
other  virtues.  May  it  secure  me  against 
all  the  snares  of  my  enemies,  visible 
and  invisible ;  prudently  moderate  my 
inclinations,  both  carnal  and  spiritual 
closely  unite  me  to  thee,  the  only  true 


206     PRAYEKb    AFTER   COMMUNIOS. 

God,  and  finally  settle  me  in  unchange- 
able bliss,  by  admitting  me,  though  an 
unworthy  sinner,  to  be  a  guest  at  that 
divine  banquet,  where  thou,  with  the 
Son  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  the  true 
light,  eternal  fulness,  everlasting  joy 
and  perfect  happiness  of  all  the  saints 
hrough  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
Aimen. 

An  act  of  Praise  and  Adoraiion* 
I  PRAISE  and  glorify  thy  blessqd 
nme,  O  my  God,  for  the  many  fa- 
vours thou  hast  now  bestowed  on  me, 
and  for  all  the  blessings  wherewith  thou 
hast  enriched  my  soul,  after  the  many 
miseries  and  wants  I  have  suffered, 
when,  by  my  pleasures  and  passions, 
I  had  departed  from  thee !  Alas !  was 
not  I  most  miserably  blind,  to  expect 
content  and  happiness,  when,  by  my 
folly,  neglect,  and  indevotion,  I  re. 
moved  myself  at  a  distance  from  thee : 
But  such  was  thy  goodness,  as  to  with- 
draw me  from  the  precipice  whither  1 
was  running ;  enlightening  me  with  thy 
ray,  and,  by  the  inspirations  of  thy 
grace,  inviting  me  to  return.  Thou 
hast  pardoned  all  my  sins;  and,  to 
crown  ail  these  favours,  thou  hast  now 
come  to  visit  me,  that  thou  mightest  for 
ever  shine  in  me,  and  I  in  thee.     O  mV 


FRATERS  AFTER  COMMUNION.     207 

God,  be  thou  for  ever  blessed  for  all  these 
infinite  mercies.  Bless  the  Lord,  my 
soul,  and  let  all  that  is  within  me  praise 
and  magnify  his  holy  name.  Bless  the 
Lord,  and  see  thou  forget  not  the  i^« 
vours  he  has  done  thee.  He  has  par- 
doned thee  all  thy  offences,  and  cured 
thy  infirmities.  He  has  preserved  thee 
from  death,  and  crowned  thee  with  the 
effects  of  his  bounty.  He  has  satisfied 
thy  hunger  with  good  things,  and  re- 
plenished thee  with  all  the  blessings 
thou  couldst  desire.  And  oughtest  not 
thou  to  resolve  on  a  change  of  life,  and, 
renewing  thy  forces,  grow  young  like 
the  eagle  in  his  service  ?  Let  thy  grace, 
then,  O  Lord,  be  ever  at  hand  to  assist 
me,  for  the  experience  of  my  own  weak- 
ness makes  me  fearful ;  and  if  thou 
support  me  not,  I  most  certainly  shall 
fall  again.  Be  thou  therefore  my 
shield  and  defence.  Grant  me  a  firm 
and  constant  faith ;  and  strengthen  it 
not  only  with  respect  to  this  mystery, 
but  all  other  christian  truths  and  prin- 
ciples of  eternal  life ;  that,  by  the  help 
thereof,  I  may  overcome  all  such  diffi- 
culties as  I  may  have  to  encounter  in 
my  journey  to  that  state  of  bliss  for 
which  I  was  created ;  as  it  is  by  such  a 
fidth  those  who,  for  my  example    are 


208     PRAYERS  AFTER   C0MMT7N10N. 

gone  before  me,  have  triumphed  ove) 
their  enemies,  done  justice,  and  obtained 
the  promises. 

Of  fTopc. 
\  ADORE  thy  infinite  greatness,  O 
divine  Majesty,  who  fillest  both  heaven 
and  earth,  and  art  adored  by  all.  the 
blessed  spirits,  angels,  and  saints,  who 
without  ceasing,  praise  and  cry  out  be. 
fore  thoc,  "  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord 
God  of  Sabaoth."  Is  it  possible  thou 
shouldst  condescend  to  visit  the  most 
unworthy  of  all  thy  servants,  and  desire 
to  dwell  within  him  ?  If  the  heavens, 
nay  the  heaven  of  heavens,  cannot  con- 
tain thee,  how  much  less  this  habita- 
tion, which  I  have  prepared  for  thy 
reception  ?  But  thy  goodness,  O  great 
God,  knows  well  how  to « humble  itself, 
when  it  is  for  our  good.  Thou  know- 
est  how  to  conceal  the  dazzling  splen- 
dour of  thy  gloiy,  and  condescend  to 
our  weak  capacity,  that  so  thou  mayest 
communicate  thyself  to  us  the  more 
freely.  This  thou  didst  not  only  at  the 
time  of  thy  adorable  incarnation,  when 
thou  madest  thyself  like  to  us,  the  more 
forcibly  to  attract  our  love  to  thee, 
but  also  when  thou  didst  institute  this 
mystery,  wherein  thou  gavest  thyself 
to  us  for  the  food  and  nourishment  of 


PRATERS  AFTER  COMMUlflON.      209 

our  Muls,  the  more  ciosely  to  unite  us 
to  thyself,  and  make  us  aspire  to  that 
celestial  banquet  thou  hast  prepared  for 
the  blessed  in  heaven.  O  God,  grant 
me  the  grace,  so  eagerly  to  long  after 
this  eternal  banquet,  that  the  desire  of 
hereafter  enjoying  it  may  make  me 
despise  all  the  goods  and  pleasures  of 
this  life,  and  labour  incessantly  to  pre- 
pare myself,  till  I  am  happily  admitted 
amongst  thy  guests.  There  is  one  re- 
solution which  I  here  make  in  thy  pre- 
sence,  viz.^  to  renounce  all  whatsoever 
my  irregular  and  corrupt  affections  in- 
cline me  to  ;  for  they  often  press  me  to 
forsake  the  way  of  thy  commandments, 
and  put  me  in  danger  of  forfeiting  my 
title  to  eternal  happiness  :  but,  beholjd, 
I  now  desire  to  wean  my  heart  from 
them  entirely,  that  I  may  place  my 
whole  love  and  confidence  in  thee 
alone.  For  this  end,  I  am  firmly  re- 
solved to  watch  over  all  my  actions 
liy  from  sin ;  and  avoid  whatever  may 
be  displeasing  to  thee.  I  will  labour  to 
work  out  my  salvation  by  observing  thy 
precepts,  and  as  I  have  resolved,  so  I 
hope  to  be  faithful  to  thee  ;  but  this 
resolution  I  acknowledge  myself  unable 
to  perform,  without  the  help,  of  thy 
grace,  which  I   most  humbly  implore. 


21(1    PRAYERS  AFTER  COMMUNION 

0  Jesus,  save  me  :  conduct  me  through 
the  ways  of  thy  comraandrlnentSv  in 
which  I  now  begin  to  walk,  with  cou. 
rage  and  perseverance.  Incline  my 
heart  to  love  thy  divine  truths ;  divert 
my  eyes  from  beholding  vain  objects  ; 
ei^iven  and  strengthen  me  in  the  paths 
of  virtue  and  good  works,  and  attract 
me  so  powerfully  to  thyself,  that  I  may 
follow  thee  as  far  as  heaven,  where 
thou  livest  and  reignest  for  all  eternity 

Of  Love, 
O  MY  God,  what  return  can  I  make 
for  so  signal  a  favour,  or  what   shall 

1  do  to  acknowledge  it  as  much  as  it 
deserves?  Is  it  possible  I  should  not 
continually  love  thee  after  such  mani- 
fest proofs  of  thy  love  ?  Thou  hastloved 
me  to  such  an  excess  as  to  lay  down 
thy  life  for  my  sake,  and  shall  I  not 
make  so  small  a  return  to  such  bound- 
less love,  as  to  live  only  for  thee  ?  Thou 
hast  communicated  thyself  at  present 
entirely  to  me,  and  shall  not  I  from 
henceforth  remain  wholly  thine?  Per- 
mit me  not,  O  God,  to  be  ungrateful,  or 
msensible  of  thy  love  and  my  own  sal- 
vation :  I  protest,  therefore,  in  thy  pre- 
sence, that  I  will  for  the  future  be  faith- 
ful to  thee,  and  never  depart  from  thee 
by  the  least  disobedience  to  thy  law 


( 


PAAYERS   APTIBR  COMMXmiON.     21] 

vnl\  never  forget  thy  b.  jnty,  nor  the 
favour  thou  hast  done  me,  in  admitting 
me  to  partake  of  thy  mercy,  I  will 
love  thee  with  my  whole  heart,  for 
thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  strength,  my 
support,  my  refuge,  and  deliverer,  nay, 
my  God,  and  my  all.  What  is  there  in 
heaven  or  on  earth,  I  should  love  in 
preference  to  thee,  the  God  of  my  heart, 
the  inheritance  and  only  happiness  I 
pretend  to !  Of  thee  I  have  made  choice, 
and  nothing  shall  prevail  on  me  to  make 
me  change. 

An  Oblation, 
WHAT  pledge  can  1  give,  O  my  Sa- 
viour, as  an  earnest  of  the  love  which 
I  have  now  engaged  to  thee  ?  I  have 
nothing  worthy  of  thee,  and  if  I  had, 
I  have  nothing  but  what  is  thine 
on  several  accounts ;  but  such  is  thy 
goodness,  as  to  be  content  to  accept 
from  us  what  is  already  thine.  Where- 
fore, behold,  I  here  offer  to  thee  my 
body  and  soul,  which  are  both  now 
sanctified  by  the  honour  of  thy  divine 
presence  ;  I  consecrate  them  to  thee  for 
ever,  since  thou  ^hast  chosen  them  for 
thy  temple  ;  my  bnJIy  to  be  continually 
employed  in  thy  service,  and  never  more 
to  become  an  instrument  of  sin ;  my 
sou*  to  know  thee,  to  love  thee,  and  b^ 


:?a 


212     PEATBRS  AFTKR   COMMUNION. 

evermore    faithful    to    thee.      Bless, 

0  Lord,  the  present  I  here  make  thee, 
**  Bless,  O  Lord,  this  house."  Permit 
not  my  body  to  be  any  more  defiled  with 
sensual  delights,  nor  my  soul  by  a  will 
to  commit  any  mortal  sin:  for  as  I  am 
now  resolved  to  serve  thee  with  body 
and  soul,  T  will  take  pains  to  correct 
their  evil  inclinations.  I  will  declare 
war  against  myself,  renounce  my  wonted 
pleasures,  my  delights,  my  passion^,  my 
concupiscence,  my  ar^ger,  my  pride, 
my  self-love,  my  own  will,  and  lastly, 
whatever  else  may  offend  thee. 

A  Prayer  for  Perseverance, 
PRESERVE,  O  Lord,  for  ever  in 
my  soul,  the  hjly  resolutions  wherewith 
thou  hast  now  inspired  me,  and  grant 
me  grace  faithfully  to  put  them  in  exe- 
cution.  Without  thy  aid  I  can  do  no- 
thing ;  I  therefore  earnestly  crave  thy 
assistance,  to  conquer  all  the  difficulties 

1  may  meet  with  in  the  way  of  my  sal- 
vation. Regard  me  with  the  eyes  of 
mercy  ;  have  compassion  on  my  weak- 
ness ;  and  strengthen  me  daily  with  thy 
grace.  O  glorious  Virgin,  unite  with 
me  in  giving  thanks  to  thy  beloved  Son, 
who  has  restored  me  to  his  grace,  and 
refreshed  my  soul  with  the  banquet  of 
his  most  precious  body      Offer  him  all 


PRATBK8  AFTER  COMMITNIOPf.     ^     S 

the  grateful  service  thou  didst  him  m 
this  life,  to  supply  the  defects  of  my 
devotion ;  and  obtain  of  him  that  he 
depart  not  frpm  me  without  leaving  a 
larse  benediction  behind  him  for  my 
soul.  Holy  angels !  ye  ministering  spi. 
fits  of  God,  behold  the  only  Son  of  the 
eternal  Father,  whom  you  adored  at  his 
entrance  into  the  world,  O  become  now 
petitioners  in  my  behalf,  that  I  may 
henceforth  serve  him  with  the  same 
spirit  and  truth,  as  you  did  whilst  he 
remained  on  earth,  and  with  the  same 
cheerfulness  as  you  now  do  in  his  ce- 
lestial kingdom.  All  ye  men  and  wo- 
men,  saints  of  God,  behold  here  within 
my  breast  your  Lord,  the  origin  and 
reward  of  all  your  virtuous  actions,  and 
let  all  your  prayers  accompany  mine  to 
the  throne  ;  that  by  his  grace  I  may 
follow  your  steps  in  the  exact  perform- 
ance of  every  duty,  till  abounding  in 
good  works,  I  may  at  length  be  admitted 
into  your,  society,  and  possess  my  Jesua 
for  all  eternity. 

The  Conclusion, 
GRACIOUSLY  hear  al!  my  prayers, 
O  good  Jesus;  hide  me  within  thy 
wounds,  and  there  protect  me  from  all 
my  enemies.  O  let  nothing  ever  sepa- 
rate me  fronp  thee.     Call  me  to  thee  at 


214 


DX70UT  ASPiaATIONB. 


the  hour  of  my  death,  that,  with  ihy 
saints,  I  may  praise  thee  for  ever.  And 
now,  Lord  Jesus,  I  go  from  thee  for 
awhile,  but  1  hope  not  without  thee,  who 
art  my  comfort  and  the  ultimate  happi- 
ness  of  my  soul.  To  thy  love  and  pro- 
tection I  recommend  myself,  as  well  nn 
my  brethren,  my  relatives,  my  country 
my  friends,  and  my  enemies. '   Liove  us, 

0  Lord,  change  our  hearts,  and  trans- 
form us  into  thyself.  May  I  be  wholly 
employed  in  thee  and  for  thee :  and 
may  thy  love  be  the  end  of  all  my 
thoughts,  words,  and  actions,  who 
livest  and  reignest  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

The  foUoming  Aspirations  may  not  he 
unseasonable  for  such  as  heme  an  Op" 
portunity  on  the  Day  of  Communion^  if 
said  with  Recollection  of  Spirit  and 
Attention: 

l.  ENLIGHTEN  the  eyes  of  my 
soul,  O  Lord,  with  the  rays  of  divine 
faith  and  wisdom,  that  I  may  ever  look 
on  thee  as  the  way,  the  rule,  and  ex- 
ample of  all  my  thoughts,  words,  and 
actions. 

What  am  I,  Lord,  or  what  claim  can 

1  have  on  thy  bounty,  that  thou  shouldst 
thus   pursue   me   with    thy    blessings? 


AFTER   COMMUmoM.  915 

Vesi  thou  host  created  me  for  thyielf) 
and  mdyest  thou  alone  be  the  rest  and 
centre  of  my  soul. 

Good  Jesus,  my  hope  and  only  hap- 
piness, I  here  return  thee  thanks  for  all 
thy  sufferings ;  and  beg  that  I  may 
ever  find  a  place  of  refuge  in  thy  sacred 
wounds  against  the  assaults  of  all  my 
enemies  :  imprint  the  memory  of  them, 
I  beseech  thee,  so  deeply  in  my  heart, 
that  I  may  ever  love  thee  ;  and  in  all  my 
sufferings  never  forget  what  thou  bast 
suffered  for  me. 

Take  from  me  all  self-love,  and  grant 
me  a  perfect  love  of  thee,  that  I  may 
hereafter  be  more  devoted  to  thy  ser* 
vice  ;  and  suffer  nothing  to  prevent  me 
from  a  faithful  discharge  of  my  duty. 

0  that  I  could  ever  remember  thee  ! 
ever  think  of  thee  !  and  love  thee  only ! 

0  that  my  senses  were  ever  shut  against 
vain  and  sinful  objects,  and  my  mind 
freed  from  all  fruitless  solicitude,  that 

1  might  ever  abide  in  thee.  Hence- 
forth I  will,  with  the  utmost  dili- 
gence, seek  thee,  my  only  good ;  my 
desires  shall  be  fixed  on  thee  alone,  and 
all  my  actions  shall  be  directed  to  Ihy 
glory. 

1  resign  myself  into  thy  hands,  O 
God,  desiring  that  thy  holy  will  may  be 


216 


DEVOUT   ASPIRATIONS 


done  in  and  by  me,  both  now  and  foi 
ever.  Be  thou  my  instructor,  director, 
and  helper  on  all  occasions,  that  I  may 
neither  do,  speak,  think,  nor  desire  any 
thing  but  what  is  according  to  thy  good 
will  and  pleasure. 

II.  Grant  thy  servant,  O  Lord,  un* 
derstanding,  that  he  may  learn  the  way 
of  thy  commandments,  and  lay  aside  all 
interest  beside  that  of  heaven, 

O  sweet  Jesus,  thou  fountain  of 
goodness,  direct  my  steps  in  thy  paths 
and  teach  me  to  do  ihy  will.  Inspire 
me  with  courage  to  take  up  my  cross 
and  follow  thee.  Disengage  my  heart 
from  all  unprofitable  cares  and  vani  af. 
fections ,  and  though  I  dwell  among 
creatures,  yet  may  I  ever  live  in  thee, 
and  for  thee.  Grant  me  true  fervour  of 
spirit,  and  enkindle  in  my  breas*  tlie 
fire  of  divine  love,  that  I  may  find  n»i 
rest  hut  in  thee. 

How  sweet,  O  Lord,  is  thy  spirit  I 
how  pleasant  to  my  ear  are  the  words 
of  thy  mouth  !  O  that  I  could  ever  be 
attentive  to  them,  and  fulfil  thy  law  ! 
May  I  die  to  the  world  and  all  its  con. 
cupiscences;  and  let  the  greatness  of 
thy  love  make  all  that  is  earthly  appear 
to  me  as  nothing.  Protect  me  against 
my  enemies,  and  in  all  danger  come  to 


AFTER    COMMUNION. 


217 


my  defence ;  make  haste  to  help  me,  O 
God,  and  say  to  my  soul,  I  am  thy 
health  and  salvation. 

Remember  thou  art  my  Father,  and 
have  compassion  on  my  distressed  soul : 
clothe  it  with  all  virtues,  and  feed  it  with 
tby  grace  ;  for  it  belongs  to  a  father  to 
be  careful  of  his  child. 

As  it  is  in  thee  I  live,  sweet  Jesus,  so 
it  is  in  thee  I  desire  to  die ;  and  both 
living  and  dying  I  will  ever  profess  that 
thou  art  good,  and  that  thy  mercy  endu- 
reth  for  ever. 

III.  O  sweetness  of  my  life,  and  life 
of  my  soul,  withdraw  my  heart  and 
thoughts  from  all  creatures,  that  they 
may  find  no  rest  but  in  thee  ! 

My  God,  how  long  dost  thou  permit 
me  to  wander  from  thee  ?  When  wilt 
thou  consume  in  me  all  that  is  corrupt 
and  contrary  to  thy  will?  Draw  me 
after  thee,  I  beseech  thee,  that  I  may 
walk  cheerfully  in  the  way  of  thy  pre- 
cepts. Make  me  according  to  thine 
own  heart,  and  let  my  soul  be  new  thy 
habitation  for  ever. 

My  soul  without  thee  is  dry  jike 
earth  without  wateir ;  moisten  it,  I  be- 
seech thee,  with  the  dew  of  heaven,  and 
giant  me  thy  blessing  from  the  land  of 
the  living.     Wound  my  heart  with  thy 

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DEVOUT   AyPIRATI0^8 


love,  that  it  may  relish  no  earthly  ob 
jects,  but  entirely  depend  on  thy  will. 

Hail,  dear  Redeemer,  whom  I  nomr 
desire  to  adore  with  the  spirit  and  afTec 
tion  of  thy  elect;  to  thy  direction  J 
commit  all  the  motions  of  my  soul. 

Ah !  when  will  the  day  of  eternity 
appear,  that,  liberated  from  this  prison 
of  flesh,  I  may  join  with  the  saints  in 
thy  everlasting  praise  ?  O  sweet  light, 
inflame  my  heart  with  the  fire  of  cetes- 
tial  charity,  and  let  its  divine  flames 
consume  my  bowels. 

IV.  O  that  I  could  give  thee,  dear 
Lord,  as  much  praise,  glory,  and  ho- 
nour, as  is  given  thee  by  the  angels  and 
blessed  spirits  in  heaven.  But  as  this, 
in  my  present  state  of  existence,  is  im- 
possible,  accept,  at  least,  my  desire  and 
good  will.  Deliver  me  from  every  thing 
that  is  contrary  to  thy  will,  and  dispose 
my  soul  for  thy  greater  glory. 

Into  thy  hands  I  surrender  myself,  0 
my  Creator,  and,  laying  aside  all  pri- 
vate  wishes,  desire  to  (fepend  on  thee, 
not  only  as  to  the  whole  state  of  my 
body  and  soul,  but  also  as  to  all  the 
accidents  and  events  thou  mayest  please 
to  appoint  for  me,  asking  nothing  more 
but  that  thy  name  may  be  glorified  for 
ever 


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If  It  be  more  for  thy  honour  that  I 
should  sufier  interior  desokition,  I  ac- 
cept it  from  thy  hand,  convinced  that 
whatever  I  suffer  in  my  soul,  for  love  of 
thee,  is  for  my  good. 

O  my  God,  how  little  art  thou  known, 
how  little  loved !  Come  to  me,  dear 
Lord  !  and  if  thou  no  where  elso  findest 
rest,  infuse  thyself  wholly  into  my  souL 
May  the  fire  of  thy  love,  O  God,  ever 
burn  in  my  heart,  and  increase  to  such 
a  flame,  as  may  consume  not  only  the 
sacrifice,  but  the  altar  also. 

Let  nothing  be  my  comfort  but  thou, 
my  Lord  Jesus,  nor  any  thing  afHict  me 
but  my  sins,  and  whatever  is  displeasing 
to  thy  divine  M'^jesty. 

O  blessed  Jesus !  Life  eternal !  by 
whom  I  live,  and  without  whom  I  die ; 
grant  I  may  be  united  to  thee  :  that  in 
the  embraces  of  thy  holy  love  and  di- 
vine  will,  I  may  rest  for  ever. 

When  shall  I  behold  thee,  sweet 
Lord  ?  when  shall  I  appear  before  thy 
face?  When  shall  I  see  thee  in  the 
land  of  the  living?  Till  then  I  sigh 
and  bewail  my  banishment,  desiring  to 
be  dissolved,  and  be  with  thee. 

Litany  of  (he  Bkss^  SacramenL 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us, 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


220 


LITANY   OF   THJE 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

God  the  Father,  Creator  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  naankind 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,  perfecter  of 
the  elect, 

Sacred  Trinity    three  Persons  in 
one  God, 

Jesus,  God  and  man,  in  two  na 
tures,  and  one  divine  Person,        > 

Jesus,  our  wonderful  God,  who  for 
our  sakes  vouchsafest  to  subject  thy 
Almighty  Self  to  the  power  of  man,  ^ 
by  immediately  descending  upon  our  ^ 
Altar,  when  the  Priest  pronounces! 
the  words  of  consecration, 

Jesus,  our  incomprehensible  God, 
who  though  the  heaven  of  heavens  § 
cannot  contain  thy  immensity  yet^ 
vouchsafest  personally  to  reside  in^ 
our  churches,  and  dwell  amongst  us^ 
in  a  small  tabernacle, 

Jesus,  our  Sovereign  King,  who, 
though  thy  throne  above  is  continual- 
ly surrounded  by  glorified  ministering 
spirits,  yet  vouchsafest  here  in  our 
most  solemn  processio  to  be  ac-. 
companied  by  such  mean  attendants 
as  ourselves, 


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22] 


Jesus,  our  heavenly  physician,  who 
aescendest  from  thy. palace  of  immor- 
tal bliss  to  our  houses  of  clay,  to  visit 
us  on  our  sick  beds,  and  give  thyself 
to  comfort  our  sorrows, 

Jesus,  our  glorious  God,  who  sit- 
test  at  the  right  hand  of  thy  eternal 
Father,  adored  by  innumerable  angels, 
and  encompassed  with  the  splendour  of 
inaccessible  light, 

Jesus,  our  gracious  God,  who  con- 
descending to  the  weakness  of  our  § 
nature,  coverest  thy  glory  under  the  g 
familiar  forms  of  bread  and  wine,  §• 
and  permittest  thyself  to  be  seen.g^ 
touched,  and  tasted,  by  wretched  sin-  fe 
ners,  6 

Jesus,  our  gracious  God,  who,  con-  8 
cealing  the  awful  brightness  of  thy|:§ 
Majesty  under  such  low  and  humble 
veils,  sweetly  invitcst  us  to  approach 
thy  person,  lay  open  our  miseries, 
and  deUver  our  petitions  into  Ay 
hands, 

Jesus,  our  gracious  God,  who,  to 
communicate  thy  divine  nature  to 
miserable  sinners,  humblest  thyself 
to  descend  into  our  breast,  and  by  an 
inconceivable  union    become  one  with 


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222 


LITANY    OF   THE 


Jesusy  the  bread  of  life,  that  car/ie 
down  from  heaven,  of  which  whoever 
eats  shall  live  for  ever, 

Jesus,  the  heavenly  manna,  whose 
sweetness  nourishes  thy  elect  in  the 
desert  of  this  work 

Jesus,  the  food  of  angels,  whose  de- 
Bciousness  replenishes  our  hearts 
with  celestial  joys, 

Jesus,  the  Lamb  wHhout  spot,  who 
art  every  day  sacrificed,  and  yet  a^c 
ways  livest,  every  day  eaten,  and  yet  . 
still  remainest  entire,  3 

Jesus,  the  good  shepheid,  who  | 
layest  down  thy  life  for  thy  sheep,  § 
and  feedest  them  with  thine  owr  g 
body,  I 

Jesus,  who  in  this  august  and  ve-  ^ 
nerable  mystery,  art  thyself  become  § 
die  priest  and  sacrifice,  !^ 

Jesus,  who  in  this  sacred  memo 
ria.  of  thy  death,  hast  abridged  all 
thy  wonders  into  one  accumulative 
miracle, 

Jesus,  who  in  this  admirable  sacra- 
ment, hast  contracted  all  thy  blessings 
into  one  stupendous  bounty, 

Jcsi\s,  who  by  this  blessed  fruit  of 
ihe  tree  of  life,  restorest  us  again  to 
immortality, 

Jesus,  who,  by  sanctif3ring  the  most 


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familiar  of  thy  creatures,  dost  inspire  . 
us  with  a  pure  desire  of  theei  and  S 
teachest  us  the  right  use  of  the  rest,    g 

Jesus^  who,  ty  becoming  cur  daily  |» 
food  in  this  life,  preparest  us  to  feed  on 
tliee  eternally  in  the  next, 

Jesus,  who  in  this  divine  banquet, 
givest  us  possession  of  thy  grace  ^ 
here,  and  a  secure  pledge  of  our^ 
glory  hereafter,  ^ 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  pardon  our 
sins. 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  hear  our 
prayers. 

From  presuming  to  measure  the 
depth  of  divine  Onmipotenco  by  the 
short  Jine  of  human  reason, 

From  presuming  to  interpret  the 
secrets  of  thy  will  by  ihe  fallible  rule  . 
of  private  judgment,  t 

From  all  distraction  and  irreve-H 
rence  in  assisting  at  this  awful  sacri<0 
fice,  ^ 

From  neglecting  to  approach  this . 
holy  table,  and  from    coming  to  it.§ 
neriigently,  ^  J 

From  an  unworthy  and  fruitless  re- 
ceiving of  this  adorable  sacrament, 

From  all  hardness  of  heart,  and 
ingratitude  for  so  unspeakable  a 
blessing. 


I 


224 


LITANY    OF    THE 


Through  thy  irresistible  power, 
which  changeth  the  course  of  nature 
as  thou  pleasest, 

Through  thy  unsearchable  wisdom, 
which  disposeth  all  things  in  perfect 
order, 

Through  thy  infinite  goodness  in 
bestowing  thyself  on  us  in  this  incom-'^ 
prehensible  mystery,  ^ 

Through  thy  blessed  body  broken^ 
for  us  on  the  cross,  and  really  givei^  . 
to  us  in  the  holy  communion,  3 

Through  thy  precious  blood,  shed  i 
for  us  on  the  cross,  and  substan-S 
tially  present  in  the  chalice  of  bene-Q 
diction. 

We  sinners,  beseech  thee,  hear  us. 

That  we  may  always  believe  no- 
thing more  reasonable  than  to  submit  3 
reason  to  faith,  ^ 

That  by  this  sacred  oration,  we^ 
may  solemnly  acknowledgb  thy  infi-  ^ 
nite  perfections,  and  supreme  domi-:§ 
nion  over  all  things,  < 

That  by  this  sacred  oblation,  we  g 
may  humbly  acknowledge  our  de-^ 
pendance  on  thee,  and  absolute  sub-  «) 
lection  to  the  disposal  of  thy  will,      ^ 

That  we  may  eternally  adore  thy 
goodness,  who,  standing  in  no  need 
of  us,  hast  contrived  such  endearing 

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225 


motives  to  make  us  love  thee,  and  be 
happy, 

1-iat  we  may  thankfully  comply 
with  thy  gracious  desire  of  being 
united  to  us,  by  a  fervent  desire  of 
being  united  to  thee. 

That  before  we  approach  this  ban. 
quet  of  divine  love,  we  may  sincerely 
endeavour  to  be  reconciled  to  thee, 
and  to  be  in  perfect  charity  with  all 
mankind,  g 

That,  at  the  moment  of  receiving  k 
thy  sacred  body,  our  souls  may  dis-^ 
solve  into  reverence  and  love,  to  at-  ^ 
tend  on  and  entertain  so  glorious  a^^ 

guest,  .  .    '§ 

That  returning  from  this  divine  g 
banquet,  we  may  recollect  all  our? 
thoughts  to  praise  thee,  and  iromedi-^ 
ately  apply  our  utmost  endeavours  to^ 
the  amendment  of  our  lives, 

That,  by  this  heavenly  preserva- 
tive, our  hearts  may  be  hsaled  of 
their  infirmities,  and  strengthened 
against  future  relapses. 

That,  as  we  adore  thee  here  by 
faith,  under  these  sacred  veils,  we 
may  hereafter  behold  thee  face  to 
face,  and  eternally  rejoice  in  thy  pre- 
sencci 


226 


BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 


Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
tins  of  the  world,     Spare  us^  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  Hear  us^  O  Lard. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
•ms  of  the  world.  Have  mercy  upon  us 
The  Antiphon, 

THE  glorious  King  of  heaven  and 
earth,  to  show  the  richness  of  his 
bounty,  hath  prepared  a  solemn  and 
splendid  feast ;  and  calls  even  the  mean- 
est of  his  subjects  to  sit  down  at  his  ta- 
ble by  his  gracious  invitation  :  Come  to 
me  all  you  that  labour  and  are  oppressed, 
and  I  will  refresh  you ;  for  my  blood  is 
drink  indeed* 

V.  Thou  hast  given  us,  0  Lord, 
bread  from  heaven.     Alleluia. 

R.  Replenished  with  all  sweetness 
and  delight.     Alleluia. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
The  Prayer, 

O  GOD,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacra- 
ment hast  lef^  us  a  perpetual  memo- 
rial  of  thy  passion ;  grant  us,  we  be- 
seech thee,  so  to  reverence  ti\^se  sacred 
mysteries  of  thy  body  and  blood,  that 
we  nfiay  continually  perceive  in  our 
souls  the  fruits  of  thy  redemption  :  who, 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 


ACT  OF  CONSBCRATIOIf.- 


227 


livest  and  reiguest,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


Act  cf  Consecration  to  the  Sacred  Heart  o, 

Jesus. 

TO  thee,  O  sacred  heart  of  Jesus  !  tc 
thee  I  devote  and  offer  up  my  lifev 
thoughld,  words,  actions,  pains,  and 
sufferings.  May  the  least  part  of  my 
being  be  no  longer  employed,  save  only 
in  loving,  serving,  honouring,  and 
glorifying  thee.  Wherefore,  0  most 
sacred  heart!  be  thou  the  sole  object 
of  my  love,  the  protector  of  my  life, 
the  pledge  of  my  salvation,  and  my  se- 
cure refuge  at  the  hour  of  my  death. 
Be  thou,  O  most  bountiful  heart !  my 
justification  at  the  throne  of  God,  and 
screen  me  from  his  anger,  which  I  have 
so  justly  merited.  In  thee  I  place  all 
my  confidence,  and  convinced  as  I  am 
of  my  own  weakness,  I  rely  entirely  on 
thy  bounty.  Annihilate  in  me  all  that  is 
displeasing  and  offensive  to  thy  pure 
eye.  Imprint  thyself  like  a  divine  seal 
on  my  heart,  that  I  may  ever  remember 
my  obligation  never  to  be  separated 
from  thee.  May  my  name  also,  I  be- 
seech  thee  by  thy  tender  bounly,  be 
written  in  the  Book  of  Life  !  and  may 
I  ever  be  a  victim  consecrated  to  thy 


228  THE  UTAHff. 

glory^  ever  burning  with  the  flames  of 
Qiy  pure  love^  and  entirely  penetrated 
with  it  for  eteniit^.  In  this  I  place  all 
my  happiness,  this  is  all  my  desire,  to 
live  and  die  in  no  other  condition  than 
that  of  thy  devoted  servant.     Amen. 

The  Litany  of  the  Sacred  HearL 
LORD,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  havo  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us.  i 

Christ,  graciously  hear  us.  * 

0  God,  the  Father  of  heaven, 
O  God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the 

world, 
O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
0  Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  •{ 

Heart  of  Jesus!  '  «• 

Heart  of   Jesus,  formed    in    the 
womb  of  the  most  blessed  Vir- 
gin* 
Heart  of  Jesus,  hypostatically  uni- 
ted to  the  eternal  Word, 
fleart  of  Jesus,  Sanctuary  of  the 

Divinity, 
Heart  of  Jeisus,  Tabernacle  of  the 

most  holy  Trinity,  , 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Temple  o^   all 

Sanctity, 
Heart  of  Jemis,  Fountain  of  all 
Graces, 

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THB  LITANT. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  most  meek, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  most  humble, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  most  obedient* 
Heart  of  Jesus,  most  chaste, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Furnace  of  Lovo, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Source  of  Contri« 

tion, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Treasure   of  Wis- 

dom. 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Ocean  of  Bounty, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Throne  of  Mercy, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Abyss  of  all  Vir 

tues. 
Heart  of  Jesus,  sorrowful  in  the 

Garden, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  spent  with  a  bloody 

Sweat, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  glutted  with  Re- 
proaches, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  consumed  for  our 

Sins, 
Heart    of  Jesus,    made   obedient 

even    unto    the  Death    of   the 

Cross, 
Heart   of   Jesus,   pierced  with  a 

Lance, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Refufe  of  Sinners, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Fortitude  of  the 

Just, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Comfort  of  tho 

afflicted, 


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I 


230 


THE  LITANI. 


1      i 


jHeart  of  Jesus,  main  Strength  of 

the  tempted,  " 

Heart  of  Jesus,  Terror  of  Devils, 
Heart  of  Jes4s,  Sanctification  of 

Heavts, 
[Jcart  of  Jfesus,  Perseverance  of  the 

Good, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Hope  of  the  Dying, 
Heart  of  Jesus,  Joy  of  the  Blessed,    j5 
Heart  of  Jesus,  the  delight  of  all    ^ 

the  Saints, 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  iiins 

of  the  world,  spare  us,  O  Jesus  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 

of  the  world,  hear  us,  O  Jesus ! 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins 

of  the  world,  have   mercy  on  us,  O 

Jesus ! 
V.  O  most  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  have 

mercy  on  us,     , 
R.  That  we  may  worthily  love  thee 

with  our  whole  hearts. 

Let  us  fray, 
O  GOD !  who  out  of  thy  immense 
love  hast  given  to  the  faithful  the 
most  sacred  Heart  of  thy  Son  our  Lord, 
as  the  object  of  thy  tender  affection ; 
grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may  so 
love  and  honour  this  pledge  of  thy  love 
on  earthy  as  by  it  to  merit  the  love 
both  of  thee  and  of  thy  gift,  and  be 


THE  INVITATION. 


33. 


eternally  loved  by  thee  and  this  most 
blessed  Heart  in  heaven.  Through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  thy  Son, 
who  liveth  aiid  reigneth  with  thee  in  the 
unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Through  thy  sacred  Heart,  O  Jesus 
overflowing  with  all  sw*eetness,  we  re 
commend  to  tbee  ourselves,  and  all  oui 
concerns,  our  friends,  benefactors,  pa. 
rents,  and  relatives,  our  superiors,  and 
enemies  :  take  under  thy  protection  this 
house,  city,  and  United  States ;  extend 
this  thy  care  to  all  such  as  are  under  any 
affliction ;  and  to  those  who  labour  in 
the  agony  and  pangs  of  death  ;  cast  an 
eye  of  compassion  on  the  obstinate  sin- 
ner,  and  more  particularly  on  the  poor 
suffering  souls  in  purgatory,  as  also  on 
those  who  are  engaged  and  united  with 
us  in  the  holy  confederacy  of  honouring 
and  worshipping  thee.  Bless  these  in 
particular,  O  bountiful  Jesus  !  and  bless 
them  according  to  the  extent  of  thy 
infinite  goodness,  mercy,  and  chanty. 
Amen, 

An  Invitation^  or  ihe  Devovt  SouTs  Repair  to 

the  Sacred  Heart 

ALL  the  faithful  adorers  of  Jesus  are 

mvited  to  repair  in  spirit  every  day,  at 

nine  o'clock  in  the  morning,  and  four 


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THE   REPARATION. 


in  the  evening,  to  his  divine  Heart,  in  or 
tier  to  make  in  common  some  of  the  fol- 
lowing aspirations : 

O  most  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus  !  have 
mercy  on  us. 

O  divine  Heart,  wounded  for  love  of 
us  !  let  us  ever  be  sensible  of  thy  boun- 
ty,  and  let  thy  love  ever  plead  in  our 
favour. 

O  Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love 
of  us,  inflame  our  hearts  with  the  love  of 
thee. 

Blessed  be  the  most  adorable  Heart  rf 
Jesus  my  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

No  love,  no  heart  equals  thine,  most 
loving  Jesus. 

O  may  thy  adorable  heart  be  for  ever 
praised,  and  all  thanks  both  in  time  and 
eternity  paid  to  it. 

O  adorable  heart  of  Jesus !  mayest 
thou  be  known,  loved,  and  adored, 
throughout  the  whole  world. 

O  divine  Fire,  ever  burning  and  never 
ceasing,  raise  my  heart  into  a  flame,  that 
I  may  always  love,  and  never  cesise  from 
loving  thee. 

The  Reparation  of  Honour  to  the  Sacred 
Hearty  to  he  made  on  the  Feast  itself,  or  at 
any  other  timet  in  Presence  of  the  Blessed 
Sacrament, 

O  MOST  amiable  and  adorable  Heart 
ef  Jesus !   centre  of  all   hearts,  ^low* 


THE  HBPAHATIOM.  288 

sensib  e  of  our  miW' .  i  """'  «"« 

tim  of  Love  in  tL  h.  ^r,"^*' ^«- 
and  propitialorJ  sacrific^''/  ^"^''""'' 
altar  of  the  cToss .  S/Th"^u"  "»'' 
neralitv  of  Ph^r.-'  ^  that  the  ge- 

-turn  Vr'  2TZ  ltci"°  °f 
contempt  of  thv  favn,Z  /•  '°i^f'  ^''^n 
their  own    obL.,?     '  ^"^g^'fu'ness  ol 

to  the  Zst  of  bSlrl"  •  J"S'""''"''« 
that  we  thvserv.,n^        '^  '^  "  "o*  J"st 

deepest  sL^rT^rT^V''^}'^ 
should  enter  unnn  n^  .  "idignities, 

feparatioTofrnour  t^th^^t't'^^^^^ 
majesty?  Prostrate    M  ^  """^^  ^^<"«d 

earth,  wo  solemnly  dlS  '°''''^"  '"^^ 
testation  and  abhorrt^c^of'  ""u"' ^"• 
''uct.    InexDrP«;M  ,  °^  ^"''h  con. 

bitterness,  wEhtt'^'l""^';'  ^^«  the 
sins  brouUT  nn\K  °  ""J't'tude  of  our     . 

^utTerabLl^ieSt?/^'  ''^^'''  ^ 
f  Jch  pressed  W'  f  °?  '"^1^^^^^ 
the  garden  of  O £  .  1^  *^  ^^'^^  '" 
ahle  thy  anrnwir  I  ""*^  "isurmount- 
'<^ve,  grief  Sd'i'*''*'"  ^'^Piring  with 
"^•y  in  thy  lasf^K "^'u°"  Mount  Cal. 
'««?aim  sinii^'t  thl'*'''^"^°"  ^*'""'^«' 

Pentance.    S,  t    if""  '^"'J'  ^"^   -. 
1  his  we  know.  O  dear  Re 


234 


THE   REPARATION. 


deemer !  and  would  most  wiHingly  re- 
dress these  thy  suflerings  by  our  own, 
or  share  with  thee  in  thine. 

O  merciful  Jesus !  ever  present  on 
our  altars,  and  with  a  heart  open  to  re- 
ceive  all  who  labour  and  are  burdened  ! 
O  adorable  Heart  of  Jesus,  source  of 
^rue  contrition!  import  to  our  hearts 
the  true  spirit  of  penance,  and  to  our 
eyes  a  fountain  of  tears,  that  we  may 
bewail  and  wash  off  our  sins  and  thofee 
of  the  world.  Pardon,  divine  Jesus  !  all 
the  injuries,  reproaches,  and  outrages, 
done  thee,  through  the  course  of  thy  holy 
life  and  bitter  passion.  Pardon  all  the 
impieties,  irreverence?,  and  sacrileges, 
ivhich  have  been  committed  against 
thee  in  the  sacrament  of  the  Eucharist, 
from  its  first  institution.  Graciously 
receive  the  small  tribute  of  our  sincere 
repentance  as  an  agreeable  offering  in 
thy  sight,  and  in  requital  for  the 
benefits  we  daily  receive  from  the  altar, 
where  thou  art  a  living  and  continual 
sacrifice,  and  in  union  of  that  bioody 
holocaust  thou  didst  present  *o  thy 
eternal  Father  on  mount  Calvary  from 
the  cross. 

Sweet  Jesus!  give  thy  blessing  to 
the  ardent  desire  we  now  entertain, 
and  the  holv  resolution  we  have  taken 


CONCERNmO  INimLGENCES.       236 

of  ever  loving  and  adoring  thee  after  a 
proper  manner  in  llie  sacrament  of  love, 
the  Eucharist,  thus  to  repair  hy  a  true 
conversion  of  heart,  and  a  becoming 
zeal  for  thy  glory,  our  past  negligenc; 
and  infidelity.  Be  thou,  O  adorable 
Heart !  who  knowest  the  clay  of  which 
we  are  formed,  be  thau  our  mediator 
with  thy  heavenly  Father,  whom  we 
have  so  grievously  offended :  strengthen 
our  weakness,  confirm  our  resolution, 
and  with  thy  charity,  humility,  meek, 
ness,  and  patience,  cover  the  multitude 
of  our  iniquities ;  be  thou  our  support, 
our  refuge,  and  our  strength,  that 
nothing  henceforth  in  life  or  death  may 
separate  us  from  thee.     Amen. 

Concerning  Indulgences, 

AN  indulgence  is  a  releasing  of  tern- 
poral  punishment,  due  to  such  sins  as 
are  already  forgiven  by  the  sacrament 
of  penance. 

An  indulgence  for  the  dead  remits 
the  pains  in  purgatory,  not  by  way  of 
absolution,  or  jurisdiction,  but  only  by 
way  of  prayer  or  suffrage  accepted  by 
God 

To  gam  an  indulgence,  the  person 
must  be  in  the  state  of  grace,  and  per- 
form  the  particulars   required  for  the 


286   CONCERNING  INDULGENCES. 

obtaining;  of  the  indulgence  whilst  ac* 
tuany  in  that  state. 

A  plenary  indulgence  duly  obtained, 
IS  a  full  and  entire  remission  of  all  the 
temporal  punishment  due  to  sin. 

A  partial  indulgence  is  a  remis. 
sion  of  a  part  of  the  temporal  punish- 
ment due  to  sin. 

Though  by  the  sacrament  of  penance 
duly  received,  the  contrite  sinner  .  is 
reinstated  in  the  favour  and  friendship 
of  God,  and  consequently  the  guilt  of 
eternal  damnation  cancelled  and  blotted 
out ;  yet  from  hence  it  no  ways  follows, 
that  all  the  punishment  due  for  our  sins 
is  always  remitted.  Faith  teaches  us 
the  contrary ;  and  the  Church,  under 
the  direction  of  the  Koly  Ghost,  ever 
imposes  some  temporal  punishment, 
which  we  call  satisfaction,  on  the  per- 
sons  receiving  this  sacrament,  even  in 
time  of  its  greatest  indulgences  and 
jubilees. 

The  primitive  church  w  is  more  re- 
markable  in  the  severity  used  on  these 
occasions:  not  that  there  Was  any  doub) 
either  of  the  true  or  sufficient  disposi 
tions  of  the  penitent,  or  of  the  virtue  or 
efficacy  of  the  absolution  ;  but  a  satis 
faction,  or  penal  austerity  sometimes 
oven  of  seven*   ten,   or   more  years  ,• 


CONCERNING  INDT7L6ENCB8.       297 

often  of  ten,, twenty,  or  forty  days  was 
enjoined. 

The  church,  as  an  indulgent  mother, 
ever  compassionating  the  weakness  of 
her  children,  and  finding  herself  in  the 
superabundant    merits   of   her  spouse 
Jesu4  Christ,  possessed  of  an   infinite 
treasure,  dispenses  these  her  riches,  by 
indulgences  and  jubilees  to  the  faithful, 
in  proportion  to  their  wants,  and  the 
solemnity  of  the  occasion.     She  more- 
over points  out  to  each  one,  by  means 
of  the  particular  injunctions  prescribed 
in  her  ^^/ant  of  these   blessings,  how 
and  in  what  manner  we  may  apply  these 
treasures   to  our  own  advantage,  and 
by  them  pay  the  whole,  or  part  of  the 
debt  we  have  contracted  by  our  trans, 
gressions.    So  that  an  indulgence  of  ten 
years,  forty  days,  and  the  like,  is  in 
our  regard,  by  acquitting  ourselves  of 
what  is  mentioned  and  required  by  and 
in  the  grant  (as  the  saying  of  so  many 
Paters  and  Aves,  giving  such  and  such 
alms,  &c.)  equivalent  and  equal  to  the 
atonement  and  satisfaction  we  should 
or  might  make  to  the  divine  justice,  by 
the  performance  of  a  ten  years'  aus- 
terity, or  a  forty  days'  penance,  &c. 
enjoined   by  the  ancient  canons,  now 
mitigated  in  this  manner. 


•^•M 


296 


OF   A  JUBILBB. 


Of  a  Jubilee, 

A  JUBILEE  is  a  solemn  plenary  in 
dulgencc,  accompanied  with  ceitaio 
privileges,  relating  to  censures  and  dis- 
pensations, granted  to  the  inferior  pas- 
tors of  the  church  by  the  superior  Pon- 
tiif,  and  specified  in  his  bulls  or  orders, 
directed  to  them  for  that  purpose.  It 
8  granted  every  twenty-fifth  year;  as 
also  upon  other  extraordinary  occasions, 
to  such  as,  being  truly  penitent,  $hall 
worthily  receive  the  blessed  Sacrament, 
and  perform  the  other  conditions  of 
fastings  almSy  and  prayers^  usually  pre- 
scribed at  such  times. 

A  Prayer  for  the  whole  State  of  Christ*i 
Church  upon  Earth,  and  all  the  Intentions 
of  the  Indulgence, 

O  ETERNAL  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  Creator  of  all  things 
visible  and  invisible :  Source  of  all 
good !  infinitely  gracious,  bountiful, 
and  good  to  us ;  behold  I  thy  poor  ser. 
vant,  the  work  of  thy  hands,  redeemed 
by  the  blood  of  thy  only  Son,  come  to 
present  myself  as  an  humble  petitionei 
before  the  throne  of  thy  mercy.  I  pros- 
trate  myself  here  before  thee,  and  most 
humbly  beseech  thee  to  sanctify  thy  othd 
most  holj    name,  by   sanctifying    and 


PRAYER  FOR  THE  INTENTIONS.  239 

exalting  thy  holy  Catholic  Church 
throughout  the  whole  world.  0  eter- 
nal King !  who  hast  sent  thy  only  Son 
down  from  thy  throne  above  into  this 
earth  of  ours,  to  establish  a  kingdom 
here  among  us,  whence  we  might 
hereafter  be  translated  to  thy  eternal 
kingdom :  look  down,  we  beseech  thee, 
upon  this  kingdom  of  thy  Son,  and 
propagate  it  through  all  nations,  and 
through  all  hearts :  sanctify  it  in  all 
truth ;  maintain  it  in  peace,  unity,  and 
holiness.  Give  to  it  saints  for  its  rulers, 
its  chief  pastors,  and  all  its  other  prel- 
ates :  enlighten  thtjn.  all  with  heavenly 
wisdom,  and  make  them  all  men  ac- 
cording to  thy  own  heart.  Give  thy 
grace  and  blessing  to  all  the  clergy, 
and  send  among  them  that  heavenly 
fire,  w^hich  thy  Son  came  to  cast  on  the 
earthy  and  which  he  so  earnestly  desired 
should  he  enkindled.  Assist  and  pro- 
tect all  apostolic  missionaries,  that 
they  may  zealously  and  effectually 
promote  thy  glory  and  the  salvation  of 
souls  redeemed  by  the  blood  of  thy  Son. 
Sanctify  all  religious  men  and  women 
of  all  orders .  give  them  the  grace  to 
serve  thee  with  all  perfection  according 
to  the  spirit  of  their  institute,  and  to 
shme  like  lights  to  the  rest  o"*  the  faith- 


-J  1' 


Wi 


\ 


240 


PBAYER    FOR    THE 


ful.  Have  mercy  on  all  Christian  prin- 
ces :  grant  them  those  lights  and  gracei 
that  are  necessary  for  the  perfect  dis* 
charge  of  their  duty  to  thee  and  to  their 
subjects  ;  that  they  may  be  true  servants 
to  thee,  the  King  of  kings,  true  fathers 
to  their  people,  and  nursing  fathers  to 
thy  church.  Have  mercy  on  all  magis- 
trates and  men  in  power ;  that  they  may 
all  fear  thee,  love  thee,  and  serve  thee, 
and  ever  remember  that  they  are  ,thy 
deputies  and  ministers  of  thy  justice. 
Have  mercy  on  all  thy  people  through- 
out  the  world,  and  give  thy  blessing  to 
thine  inheritance :  remember  thy  con- 
eregation  which  thou  hast  possessed 
irom  the  beginning  ;  and  give  that  grace 
jO  all  thy  children  here  upon  earth,  that 
they  may  do  thy  holy  will  in  all  things, 
even  as  the  blessed  do  in  heaven. 

Extend  thy  mercy  also  to  all  poor 
infidels  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  thf 
shadow  of  death ;  to  all  those  nations 
that  know  not  thee^  and  that  have  not 
yet  received  the  faith  and  law  of  thy 
Son  their  Saviour :  to  all  Pagans,  Maho- 
metans, and  Jews.  Remember,  O  Lord . 
that  ali  those  poor  souls  are  made  after 
thy  own  image  and  likeness,  and  re- 
deemed  by  the  blood  of  thy  Son  :  O  let 
not    Satan   any    longer    exercise    his 


INTENTIONS  OF  AN  INDULGENCE.   841 

tyranny  over  these  thy  creatures,  to  the 
great  dishonour  of  thy  name.  Let  not 
the  precious  blood  of  thy  Son  be  shed 
for  them  in  vain.  Send  amongst  them 
zealous  preachers  and  apostolic  labour- 
ers, endued  with  the  like  graces  and 
gifts  as  the  apostles  were,  and  bless 
them  with  the  like  success  for  the  glory 
of  thy  name :  that  all  these  poor  souls 
may  be  brought  to  know  thee,  love 
thee,  and  serve  ther  horc  in  thy  church, 
and  bless  thee  hereei^tr^r  for  all  eternity. 
Look  down  also  with  an  eye  of  pity 
and  compassion  upon  all  those  deluded 
souls,  who,  under  the  name  of  Chris- 
tians, have  gone  astray  from  the  paths 
of  truth  and  unity,  and  from  the  one 
fold  of  the  one  shepherd,  iYy  only  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  into  the  by-paths  of  er- 
ror  and  schism.  O  bring  them  back  to 
thee  and  to  thy  church.  Dispel  their 
darkness  by  thy  heavenly  light ;  take  off 
the  veil  from  before  their  eyes,  with 
which  the  common  enemy  has  blind- 
folded them;  let  them  see  how  they 
have  been  misled  by  misapprehensionc 
and  misrepresentations.  Remove  the 
prejudices  of  their  education:  take 
away  from  them  the  spirit  of  obsti- 
nacy, pride,  and  self  conceit.  Give 
them  an   humble  and  docile  heart.— 


M 


242 


PRAVEK    FOR    THB 


Give  them  a  strong  desire  of  fii]diii|i 
out  the  truth,  and  a  strong  grace  tc 
enable  them  to  embrace  it,  in  spite  oi 
all  the  opposition  of  the  world,  the 
flesh,  and  the  devil.  For  why  should 
these  poor  souls  perish  for  which 
Christ  died?  Why  should  Satan  any 
longer  possess  these  souls,  which  by 
their  baptism  were  dedicated  to  thee,  to 
be  thy  eternal  temple? 

O  Father  of  Lights,  and  God  of  sl\] 
Truth !  purge  tlie  whole  world  from  all 
errors,  abuses,  corruptions,  and  vices 
Beat  down  the  standard  of  Satan,  and 
set  up  every  where  the  standard  ol 
Christ.  Abolish  the  reign  of  sin,  and 
establish  the  kingdom  of  grace  in  all 
hearts.  Let  humility  triumph  over 
pride  and  ambition .  charity  over  ha- 
tred,  envy,  and  malice:  purity  and 
temperance  over  lust  and  excess: 
meekness  over  passion:  and  disinter- 
estedness and  poverty  of  spirit,  ovei 
covetousness  and  the  love  of  this  perish- 
able world.  Let  the  gospel  of  Jesus 
Christ,  both  in  its  belief  and  practice, 
prevail  throughout  the  whole  universe. 

Grant  (o  us  thy  peace,  O  Lord  !  in 
the  days  of  our  mortality ;  even  that 
peace  which  thy  Son  bequeathed  as  a 
legacy  to    his    disciples;    a  perpetual 

V 


ir^TENTlONS  OF  AN  INDULGENCE.    ^3 

peace  with  thee;  a  perpetual  peace 
with  one  another ;  and  a  perpetual 
peace  within  ourselves.  Grant  that  all 
Christian  princes  may  love,  cherish, 
and  maintain  an  inviolable  peace  among 
themselves.  Give  them  a  ri^ht  sense  of 
the  dreadful  evils  that  atte  \  on  wars. 
Give  them  an  evsrlasting  horror  of  all 
that  bloodshed,  of  the  devastation  and 
ruin  of  so  many  territories ;  of  the  in- 
numerable  sacrileges,  and  the  eternal 
loss  of  so  many  thousand  f  mis,  as  are 
the  dismal  consequences  of  var.  Turn 
their  hearts  to  anothe.  kind  of  warfare  ; 
teach  them  to  fight  Lr  a  heavenly  king, 
dom. 

Remove,  O  Lord )  thy  wrath,  which 
we  have  reason  to  fipprehend  actually 
hanging  over  our  heads  for  our  sins. 
Deliver  all  Christian  people  from  the 
dreadful  evil  of  mortal  sin :  make  all 
sinners  sensible  of  their  misery;  give 
them  the  gvhCii  of  a  sincere  conversion 
to  thee,  and  a  truly  penitential  spirit, 
and  dischiirge  them  from  all  their  bonds. 
Preser\e  all  Christendom,  and  in  par- 
ticular  this  nation,  from  all  the  evils 
that  threaten  impenitent  simiers ;  such 
as  plagues,  famines,  earthquakes,  fires, 
inundations,  mortality  of  cattle,  sudden 
and  unprovided  death,  and  thy   many 


fi 


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244 


MEDITATIONS   ON 


Other  judgments  here,  and  eternal 
damnation  hereafter.  Comfort  all  that 
are  under  affliction,  sickness,  or  vio- 
Lnce  of  pain :  support  all  that  are  un- 
der temptation:  reconcile  all  that  are 
at  variance :  deliver  all  that  are  in 
slavery  or  captivity:  defend  all  that 
are  in  danger:  grant  relief  to  all  in 
their  respective  necessities :  give  a 
happy  passage  to  all  that  are  in  their 
agony.  Grant  thy  blessing  to  out 
friends  and  benefactors ;  to  all  those 
for  whom  we  are  particularly  bound  to 
pray,  and  have  mercy  on  all  our  ene- 
mies. Give  eternal  rest  to  all  the 
faithful  departed,  and  bring  us  all  to  ev- 
erlasting fife.  Through  Jesus  Christ 
thy  Son.     Amen. 

Fifteen  Meditations  on  the  Passion  of  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ 

1.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus!  who 
biing  most  high  in  the  glory  of  thy 
Father,  and  equal  to  his  divine  es- 
sence,  didst  vouchsafe  of  thy  infinite 
charity  to  be  made  man,  to  be  born  in 
a  stable,  to  be  laid  in  a  manger,  to  be 
circumcised,  and  to  fly  into  Egypt ;  af- 
terward to  be  baptized,  to  be  tempted, 
to  fast,  to  watch,  to  teach  the  ignorant, 
and  to  heal  the  diseased ;  in  thy  whole  life 


Christ's  passion. 


245 


to  sufier  a)ntinual  afflictions  and  perse* 
cutions :  and  at  length  voluntarily  su^r 
death  upon  the  cross,  and  all  this  fox 
me,  and  such  wretched  creatures  as 
myself. 

2.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jes\u ! 
who  having  eaten  the  paschal  lamb  with 
thy  dearly  beloved  disciples  didst  arise 
from  supper,  gird  tlyself  with  a  towel, 
pour  water  into  a  basin,  and  on  bended 
knees  didst  humbly  wash  the  feet  of  thy 
disciples,  and  wipe  them  with  thy  own 
hands. 

3.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus  ! 
who  when  the  time  of  thy  death  ap- 
proached, didst  bequeath  a  most  excel- 
lent legacy  to  thy  children,  leaving  us 
thy  most  sacred  body  to  be  our  meat, 
and  thy  most  precious  blood  to  be  our 
drink :  no  wit  can  teach,  nor  under- 
standing  penetrate  the  bottomless  depth 
uf  tliis  thy  charity. 

4.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Lord! 
who  entered  into  the  garden  of  Olives^ 
beganst  to  fear  and  to  be  heavy; 
whereupon  thou  saidst  to  thy  disciples, 
My  soul  U  sorrowful,  even  unto  deaths 
and  then  leaving  them,  kneeledst  upon 
the  ground,  and  falling  flat  on  thy  face, 
prayedst  to  thy  Father,  If  it  be  possi- 


'  V.I 


m 


246 


MEDIlaTIONS   ON 


He,  let  this  chalice  pass  from  me.  And 
yet  with  perfect  submission,  wholly  re- 
signed st  thyself  to  him,  saying,  Fatlier^ 
not  my  will  hut  thine  he  done :  and  at 
length  through  most  painful  agony,  thy 
afflicted  and  fainting  body  sweated  drops 
of  blood, 

5.  O  GOOD'  and  gracious  Jesus! 
who,  inflamed  with  an  ineffable  desire 
to  redeem  me,  didst  go  to  meet  thine 
enemies,  and  sufferedst  Judas  the  trai- 
tor  to  kiss  thee,  and  thyself  to  be  taken 
and  bound  with  cords,  and  as  a  male- 
factor disgracefully  led  by  the  basest  of 
the  people  to  Annas,  where  with  ad- 
mirable meekness  thou  receivedst  a  cruel 
stroke  on  thy  face,  most  unjustly  given 
thee  by  a  vile  wretch  and  slave. 

6.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus  * 
who  wast  led  fast  bound  like  a  noto- 
rious  malefactor,  from  Annas  to  the 
house  of  Caiaphas  the  High  Priest, 
where  the  Jews  most  unjustly  accused 
thee,  and  with  barbarous  insolence  spat 
upon  thy  meek  and  amiable  face,  buf- 
feting thy  cheeks  and  blindfolding  thine 
eyes,  scornfully  mocking,  and  malicious- 
ly affronting  thee  with  injuries  all  that 
night. 

7.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus ! 
who  in  the  morning  wast  brought  to 


CHRIST^S   PASSION,  241 

the  presence  of  Pilate,  and  with  a  most 
sweet  and  humble  countenance,  casting 
thine  eyes  down,  stoodst  before  him  in 
the  judgment-hall ;  and  when  thou  was! 
most  fixisely  calumniated  by  the  Jews, 
and  many  insults  and  provocations  given 
thee,  thou  meekly  heldst  thy  peace,  and 
patiently  sufTuredst  their  unjust  proceed, 
ings. 

8.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesusi* 
ivho  wast  sent  from  Pilate  to  Herod; 
he  out  of  vain  curiosity  coveting  to  see 
some  miracle  at  thy  hand,  demanded 
many  things  of  thee,  and  the  Jews  con- 
tiiiuing  their  perverse  ness  against  thee ; 
but  to  all  these  thy  meekness  replied 
not  a  word :  wherefore  Herod  and  all 
his  court  despised  thee,  and  putting  on 
thee  a  white  garment  in  scorn  and  de- 
rision,- sent  thee  thus  back  again  to  Pi- 
late. O  unspeakable  humility  and  obe- 
dience to  the  will  of  thine  enemies! 
thou  wentst  forth  and  returnedst  again, 
and  w^ast  led  up  and  down  from  place  to 
place  without  gainsaying,  but  suffering 
them  to  do  whatever  they  would. 

9.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus ! 
who  in  the  judgment-hall  wast  strip- 
ped naked,  and  without  any  compassion, 
most  cruelly  scourged.     There  was  thy 


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248  MEDITATIONS   ON 

blessed  virginal  and  tender  ilesh  cut 
with  whips  and  torn  with  stripes,  alto, 
gether  mangled  and  deformed,  and 
made  black  and  blue  with  wounds  ;  so 
that  the  streams  of  thy  most  precious 
ilood  ran  down  on  every  side  upon  the 
larth. 

10.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  J  jsus ' 
after  thy  sharp  and  blood v  scourg 
ing,  to  put  thee  to  more  shame  ana 
confusion,  as  also  to  increase  thy  tor- 
ments, they  clothed  thee  with  an  old 
purple  garment,  and  platting  a  crown 
of  thorns,  pressed  it  on  thy  holy  head, 
till  the  sharp  points  pierced  thy  tem- 
ples, and  thy  most  precious  blood  ran 
down  and  covered  thy  face  and  neck : 
they  gave  thee  in  derision  a  reed  for 
thy  sceptre,  and  kneeling  down  before 
thee  in  scorn,  saluted  thee,  saying,'  Hailf 
King  of  the  jews !  then  took  they  the 
reed  out  of  thy  hand,  and  with  it  struck 
thy  sacred  head,  and  again  spat  upon 
thy  sacred  face. 

11.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus! 
who  wast  brought  forth  from  Pi- 
late  to  the  Jews  to  be  gazed  on,  wear* 
ing  the  crown  of  thorns  and  purple 
garment,  Pilate  showing  thee  to.  \b» 
people,  and  saying.    Behold  the  man  * 


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but  they  cried  out,  with  a  loud  voicje 
and  insatiable  malice,  Crucify  him,  cru' 
eify  him. 

12.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus 
thou  wast  delivered  un  to  the  will 
and  pleasure  of  the  Jews,  who  im« 
mediately  led  thee  to  be  crucified,  lay- 
ing thy  heavy  cross  upon  thy  sore  and 
bloody  shoulders  ;  thus  didst  thou  hum- 
bly  bear  thy  own  cross,  whose  weight 
pained  thee  excessively,  and  coming  to 
the  place  all  weary  and  breathless,  thou 
reliisedst  not  to  taste  wine  mingled 
with  gall  and  myrrh,  which  was  the 
only  relief  there  given  thee. 

13.  O  GOOD  and  fl;racious  Jesus ! 
being  come  to  Mount  Calvary,  thou 
wast  again  stripped  naked,  when  thy 
v/ounds  were  renewed  by  the  violent 
pulling  off  of  thy  clothes.  What  bit- 
ter pains  didst  thou  suffer,  when  thou 
wast  fastened  to  the  cross  with  rough 
nails,  and  the  joints  of  thy  limbs 
stretched  as  on  a  rack  !  O  with  what 
love  and  sweetness  of  charity  didst  thou 
suffer  thy  hands  and  feet  to  be  bored 
through,  whence,  as  from  a  fountain,  thy 
precious  blood  gushed  out. 

14.  O  GOOD  and  gracip>us  Jesus ! 
who  hanging  on  the  cross  between 
two  thieves,  wast  assailed   with  bias. 

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phemies,  and  afler  so  long  a  conti- 
Fiuance  of  thy  tortures,  prayedst  to  thy 
Father  to  forgive  thenn,  aud  oven  when 
their  fury  was  &t  tl;e  highest,  didst  ex- 
ercise  the  greatest  ^aity^  r romisinff 
Paradi  ie  to  the  repenting  thief,  and 
bequeathing  thy  dearly-beloved  mother 
'  (who  pierced  with  sorrow  'it0(  d  by  the 
crc/ss)  to  ihy  beloved  disciple  John,  and 
m  him  to  us  ail,  to  be  ci.r  mother  ;.  and 
after  thou  hadst  suliered  for  three  long 
hours  intolerable  pains  and  extreme 
thirst,  they  gave  thee  vinegar  to  drink, 
which  when  thou  hadst  tasted,  bowing 
down  thy  venerable  head,  thou  yieldedst 
up  thy  spirit. 

15.  O  GOOD  and  gracious  Jesus !  O 
good  shepherd  !  thus  thou  bestowedst 
thy  life  for  thy  sheep,  and  even  af- 
ter death  still  thou  wouldst  suffer  for 
us,  the  sacred  side  of  thy  dead  body 
being  opened  with  a  spear,  out  of  which 
flowed  water  and  blood.  Thus  at  last 
ended  all  thy  sufferings ;  and  thy 
enemies  having  slaked  their  thira 
for  thy  blood,  and  being  gone  away,  thy 
disciples  came  and  took  thy  immaculate 
body  down  from  the  cross,  reposed  it 
on  the  knees  of  thy  blessed  Mother, 
and  afler  all  imaginable   expressions  of 


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piety,  reverence,  and  love,  wrapped  it  up 
in  linen,  and  laid  it  in  a  sepulchre. 

The  Prayer, 

O  MILD  and  innocent  Lamb  of  Grod, 
thus  heartily  thou  didst  love  me, 
these  things  thou  didst  for  me,  these 
pains  most  patiently  and  lovingly  thou 
suflferedst  for  me.  What  shall  1  render* 
unto  thee  ?  I  adore  and  glorify  thee, 
I  praise  thee  and  give  thee  thanks, 
with  all  the  powers  of  my  soul.  Jesus, 
Son  of  the  living  God,  King  of  kings, 
and  Lord  of  lords.  Hail,  most  glori. 
ous  Redeemer  of  our  souls,  whose 
death  quickens  and  gives  life  to  the 
world. 

O  blessed  Saviour,  have'mercy  on  me, 
for  thy  goodness'  sake ;  forgive  me  all 
my  sins,  destroy  and  mortify  in  me 
whatever  displeaseth  thee.  Make  ne 
one  according  to  thy  heart,  and  grant 
that  to  the  utmost  of  my  power  I  may 
most  diligently  imitate  thy  holy  life.  O 
blessed  Father  of  heaven  !  behold  I 
offer  the  most  holy  incarnation,  life,  and 
passion  of  thy  dearly-beloved  Son  Je- 
sus Christ,  in  full  satisfaction  for  all 
my  sins,  and  perfect  amendment  of  my 
life.  Grant,  most  merciful  Father,  for 
the  merits  of  thv   only-begotten  Son, 


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A  PRAYER  FOR  SALVATION 


to  the  living  mercy  and  grace,  and 
to  the  souls  departed,  rest  and  life  ev- 
erlasting.   Amen. 

A  Universal  Prayer  for  all  Things  neoessa- 
ry  to  Salvation, 

C  MY  God,  I  helieve  in  thee  ;  do 
tliou  strengthen  my  faith.  All  my  hopes 
.are  in  thee ;  do  thou  secure  them. 
I  lov(3  thee  with  my  whole  heart ;  teach 
Hie  to  love  thee  daily  more  and 
more.  I  am  sorry  that  I  have  of. 
fended  thee  ;  do  thou  increase  my  sor. 
row. 

I  adore  thee  as  my  first  beginning, 
I  aspire  after  thee  as  my  last  end.  1 
give  thee  thanks  aa  my  constant  bene- 
factor.  I  call  upon  thee  as  my  sove- 
reign  protectoi'. 

Vouchsafe,  O  my  God,   to   conduct 
me  by  thy  wisdom  ;  to  restrain  me  by 
thy  justice ;  to  comfort  me  by  thy  mer 
cy ;  to  defenS  me  by  thy  power. 

To  thee  I  desire  to  consecrate  all  m^ 
thoughts,  words,  actions,  and  suffer- 
ings; that  henceforward  I  may  think 
only  of  thee,  speak  of  thee,  and  wiU 
lingly  refer  all  my  actions  to  thy  greater 
glory ;  and  suffer  willingly  whatever 
9iou  shalt  appoint. 

Lord,  I  desire  that  in  all  things  thy 
will  may    be  done,  because  it  is  thy 


A  PRATER  FOR   SALVATION.      253 

wiIK   and  in    the   manner  that   thou 
wiiiest. 

I  beg  of  ihee  to  enlighten  my  under- 
standing ;  to  inflame  my  will ;  to  purify 
my  body  and  to  sanctify  my  soul. 

Give  me  strength,  O  my  God,  to  ex- 
piate my  offences ;  to  overcome  my 
temptations ;  to  subdue  my  passions , 
and  to  acquire  the  virtues  proper  for  my 
state. 

Fill  my  heart  with  tender  affections 
for  thy  goodness ;  a  hatred  of  my  faults ; 
a  love  of  my  neighbour ;  and  a  con- 
tempt of  the  world. 

Let  me  always  remember  to  be  sub- 
missive to  my  superiors,  condescending 
to  my  inferiors,  faithful  to  my  friends, 
and  charitable  to  my  enemies. 

Assist  me  to  overcome  sensuality  by 
mortification ;  avarice  by  alms-deeds ; 
anger  by  meekness ;  and  tepidity  by 
devotion. 

0  my  God,  make  me  prudent  in  my 
undertakings ;  courageous  in  dangers ; 
patient  in  affliction,  and  humble  in 
prosperity. 

Grant  that  I  may  be  ever  attentive  at 
my  prayers ;  temperate  at  my  meals  ; 
diligent  in  my  employments,  and  con- 
stant in  my  resolutions. 

Let  my  conscience  le  ever  upright 


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254      INSTRUCTIONS   FOR    THE    SICK, 

and  pure ;  my  exterior  modest ;  my 
conversatioii  edifying,  and  my  comport 
ment  regular. 

Assist  me,  that  I  may  continually  la- 
bour to  overcome  nature ;  correspond 
with  thy  grace ;  keep  thy  command- 
ments, and  work  out  my  salvation. 

Discover  to  me,  O  my  God,  the  no- 
thingness of  this  world  ;  the  greatness 
of  heaven  ;  the  shortness  of  time,  and 
the  length  of  eternity.  ? 

Grant  that  I  may  prepare  for  death  ; 
fear  thy  judgments ;  escape  hell ;  and, 
in  the  end,  obtain  heaven :  through 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


INSTRUCTIONS  AND  DEVOTIONS 
FOR  THE  SICK. 

1.  IF  attacked  by  any  serious  illness, 
let  it  be  your  first  care  to  send  for  your 
spiritual  director,  and  settle  the  state 
of  your  soul  ;  which  is  much  better  done 
at  the  beginning  than  afterward,  when 
the  violence  of  the  disorder,  or  the  quali- 
ty of  the  remedies,  may  render  you  in- 
capable of  performing  so  great  a  wor 
Sickness  is  frequently  the  punishme 
of  sin,  and  therefore  a  sincere  repent- 
ance and  confession  is  often  a  more  ef- 
fectual neans  of  recovery  than  ar.y 
other. 


INSTRUCTIONS  FOR   THE   SICK.     255 

2.  If  your  Will  be  not  already  made, 
as  in  prudence  it  ought,  let  this  also  be 
done  in  the  beginning  of  your  sickness, 
that  so  having  settled  your  temporal 
concerns,  you  may  apply  your  soul 
without  disturbance  to  your  sjurittiaJ 
ones. 

3.  Engage  your  best  friends  to  give 
you  timely  notice  whether  your  dis- 
temper be  dangerous,  and  not  flatter 
you  with  the  hopes  of  life,  when  there 
arc  little  or  no  grounds  for  hope.  Make 
the  best  use  possible  of  that  time,  which 
perhaps  is  to  be  your  last.  Admit  but 
of  few  visits,  nor  of  any  other  discourse 
but  such  as  may  be  for  the  profit  of  your 
soul. 

4.  Be  careful  also  to  discharge  your 
debts,  and  all  other  obligations  incum- 
bent upon  you,  at  the  beginning  of  your 
sickness  :  forgive  those  who  have  any 
ways  injured  you,  and  ask  pardon  of 
those  whom  you  have  injured. 

5.  Receive  yoir  sickness  as  coming 
from  the  hands  of  God,  with  a  perfect 
resignation  to  his  holy  will,  and  as  a 
just  punishment  of  your  offences.  Fre- 
quently offer  yourself  up  to  him,  and 
beg  that  he  would  grant  you  patience, 
sanctify  your  sufferings,  and  accept  of 
tbam   in  union   wi'.h  those     of   Jesus 


256        DEVOTIONS  F'  n    T'lK    SICK 

Christ  your  Saviour,  In  satisfaction  of 
the  punishment  due  to  your  sins. 

6.  Procure  some  friend  to  read  to 
you  such  prayers  as  are  most  affecting 
and  proper  for  your  condition  :  such  aa 
the  Penitential  Psalms,  the  Litanies, 
Acts  of  the  Love  of  God,  of  patience, 
resignation,  &c, 

7.  Place  a  crucifix,  or  figure  of  Christ 
crucified,  always  before  your  eyes,  in 
order  to  think  often  upon  his  passion  : 
hide  yourself  in  spirit  in  his  wounds, 
and  embrace  his  feet  with  the  utmost 
affection  of  your  soul. 

8.  Endeavour,  as  much  as  possible, 
to  acquire  a  penitential  spirit  during 
your  sickness ;  call  otlen  on  God  for 
mercy,  and  make  frequent  acts  of  con- 
trition for  your  sins.  St.  Augustin 
used  to  say,  that  no  Christian,  however 
innocent  his  life  might  have  been, 
ought  to  venture  to  die,  in  any  other 
state  than  that  of  a  penitent. 

A  daily  Prayer  in  time  of  Sickness, 
LORD  Jesus  Christ,  behold  I  receive 
this  sickness,  with  which  thou  art 
pleased  to  visit  me,  as  coming  from  thy 
fatherly  hand.  It  is  thy  will  it  should 
be  thus  with  me,  and  therefore  I  sub- 
mit :  thy  mil  be  done  o.r  tarth  as  it  is  in 
iicaven.     May  this  sickness  be   to  the 


DEVOTIONS    FOR   THE   SICK.       257 

honour  of  thy  ho)y  name,  and  to  the 
good  of  my  soul.  For  this  end,  I  here 
oiler  myself  wit'i  an  entire  suhmission 
to  thy  appointments  ;  to  suffer  whatever 
thou  pleasest,  as  long,  and  in  what 
manner  thou  pleascst.  For  I  thy  crea* 
ture,  O  Lord,  have  most  ungratefully 
offended  thee ;  and  as  my  sins  have 
long  since  cried  aloud  to  heaven  for  just- 
ice, how  can  I  now  complain  of  thy  chas- 
tisements ?  No,  my  God,  thou  art  just 
in  all  thy  ways ;  1  have  truly  deserved 
thy  punishment,  and  therefore  can  have 
no  reason  to  complain  of  thee^  but  rather 
of  my  own  wickedness. 

Rebuke  me  not^  O  Lord,  in  thy  fury^ 
nor  chastise  me  in  thy  wrath ;  but  have 
compassion  on  my  weakness.  Thou 
knowest  my  frailty,  and  that  I  am  no- 
thing  but  dust  and  ashes.  Deal  not 
with  me,  therefore,  according  to  my 
sins,  nor  punish  me  according  to  my 
miquities ;  but  according  to  the  multi- 
tude  of  thy  tender  mercies  have  com- 
passion on  me.  May  thy  justice,  O 
Lord,  be  tempered  with  mercy ;  and  let 
thy  heavenly  grace  come  to  my  assist 
ance,  to  support  me  under  this  illness. 
Enable  me  with  strength  from  above  to 
bear  all  the  uneasiness,  pains  and  diffi- 
culties  of  my  sickness   with  Christiai^ 


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258       DEVOTIONS  FOR  THE  SICK. 

patience,  and  to  accept  them  with  cheer. 
fulness,  in  just  punishnnent  of  nny  offences. 
Preserve  me  from  all  temptations,  and 
be  thou  to  me  a  tower  of  strength 
against  the  assaults  of  the  enemy,  that  in 
this  illness  I  may  no  ways  oflfend  thee. 
And  should  it  be  my  last,  I  be[  of  thee 
so  to  direct  me  by  thy  grace,  that  I 
may  neither  neglect  nor  be  deprived  of 
those  helps  which  thou  hast,  in  thy 
mercy,  ordained  for  the  safe  conduct 
of  my  soul  in  its  passage  to  eternity  ; 
that  being  perfectly  cleansed  from  all 
my  sins,  I  may  believe  in  thee,  hope  in 
thee,  love  thee  above  all  things,  and, 
through  the  merits  of  thy  death  and 
passion,  be  admitted  into  the  company 
of  the  blessed,  where  I  may  praise  thee 
for  ever.     Amen. 

Acts  of  the  most  necessary  Virtues  to  be  made 
in  Time  of  Sickneas, 

LORD,  I  accept  this  sickness  from 
thy  hands,  and  resign  myself  entirely  to 
thy  blessed  will,  whether  it  be  for  life 
or  death.  Not  mv  will,  but  thine  be 
done  :  thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is 
in  heaven 

I  offer  up  tc  thee,  O  Lord,  all  that  ] 
now  sufter,  or  may  hereafter  suffer,  tc 

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DEVOTIONS  FOR  THE   SICK.       259 

bo  united  to  the  sufferings  of  my  Rcr 
deemer,  and  sanctified  by  his  passion. 

I  adore  thee,  O  my  God  and  my 
All,  as  my  first  beginning,  and  last 'end  ; 
and  bowing  down  all  the  powers  of  my 
soul  in  thy  presence,  desiro  to  pay  tlice 
the  best  homage  I  am  able. 

I  desire  to  praise  thee,  O  Lord,^  with- 
out  ceasing,  in  sickness  as  well  as  in 
health :  and  to  join  my  heart  and  voice 
with  the  whole  Church  in  heaven  and 
on  earth,  in  blessing  thee  for  ever 

I  give  thee  thanks  from  the  bottom 
of  my  heart  for  all  the  mercies  and 
blessings  bestowed  upon  me  and  thy 
whole  Church,  through  Jesus  Clirist 
thy  Son  :  and,  above  all,  for  his  having 
loved  me  from  all  eternity,  and  re- 
deemed me  with  his  precious  blood.  O 
let  not  that  blood  be  shed  for  me  in 
vain  ! 

Lord,  1  believe  all  those  heavenly 
truths  which  thou  hast  revealed,  and 
which  thy  holy  Catholic  Church  be- 
lieves and  teaches :  thou  art  the  sove- 
reign Truth,  who  neither  canst  deceive 
nor  bo  deceived  :  and  thou  hast  pro- 
mised the  Spirit  of  Truth  to  guide  thy 
Church  into  all  truth.  /  believe  in  God 
the  Father  Almighty ^  SfC,  In  this  faith 
\  resolve,   through   tliy  grace,  both  to 


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260        DEVOTIONS  FOR  THE  SICK. 

live  and  die  :    O  Lord,  strengthen  and 
mcrease  my  faith. 

O  my  God,  all  my  hopes. are  centred 
!n  thee,  from  whom  I  hope  for  mercy, 
grace,  and  salvation,  through  the  pas- 
sion and  death  of  my  blessed  Redeemer. 
In  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust : 
O  let  me  never  be  confounded. 

0  sweet  Jesus,  receive  me  into  thy 
arms  in  this  day  of  my  distress  :  hide 
me  within  thy  wounds,  bathe  my  soul  in 
thy  precious  blood. 

1  love  thee,  O  my  God,  with  my 
whole  heart  and  soul,  above  all  things  ; 
at  least,  I  desire  so  to  love  thee.  O  ! 
come  now,  and  take  full  possession  of 
my  soul,  and  teach  me  to  love  thee  for 
ever. 

I  desire  to  be  dissolved,  and  to  be 
with  Christ. 

When,  O  Lord,  will  thy  kingdom 
come  ?  When  wilt  thou  perfectly  reign 
lin  all  hearts?  When  shall  sin  be  no 
more  1 

I  desire  to  embrace  every  neighbour 
in  the  arms  of  perfect  charity,  for  the 
love  of  thee.  I  forgive,  from  rny  heart, 
all  that  have  any  ways  offended  or  in- 
jured  me,  and  ask  pardon  of  all  whom  I 
have  any  ways  offended. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  God,  accord 


DEVOTIONS   FOR   THE   SICK.        261 

ujg  to  thy  great  mercy ;  and  accord- 
ing to  the  multitude  of  thy  tendei 
mercies,  blot  out  my  iniquities. 

O !  who  will  give  water  to  my  head, 
and  fountains  of  tears  to  my  eyes,  that 
night  and  day  I  may  bewail  all  my  ^ins  ) 

0  !  that  I  had  never  offer/'  ^a  so 
good  a  God  !  O  that  I  had  never  ^  a  -d ' 
Happy  those  souls  that  have  preserved 
their. baptismal  innocenoe. 

Lord,  be  merciful  to  me  a  smner  ; 
sweet  Jesus,  Son  of  the  liv'ng  God,  have 
mercy  on  me. 

1  recommend  my  soul  to  God  my 
Creator,  who  made  me  out  of  nothing ; 
to  Jesus  Christ  my  Saviour,  who  re- 
deemed me  with  his  precious  blood  ;  to 
the  Holy  Ghost,  who  sanctified  me  in 
baptism.  L  Jo  thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I 
commend  my  spirit. 

I  renounce  from  this  moment,  and 
for  all  eternity,  the  devil  and  all  his 
works  ;  and  abhor  all  his  suggestions 
and  temptations.  Suffer  not  this  mor. 
tal  enemy  of  my  soul,  O  Lord,  to  have 
any  dominion  over  me,  either  now,  or 
at  my  last  hour.  O  let  thy  holy  angela 
defend  me  from  all  the  powers  of  dark- 
ness. 

O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  pray 
for  me  a  poor  sinner,  now.  and  at  the 


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262       DEVOTIONS   FOR  THE   SICK. 

hour  of  my  death.  O  all  ye  blessed 
angels  and  saints  of  God,  pray  for  me  a 
poor  sinner. 

It  may  also  he  proper  to  read  some  part 
of  the  Meditations  on  the  Passion  of 
Christ,  the  Miserere,  or  other  penileiu 
tial  psalms,  devout  acts  of  contritioit, 
<^c.,  but  not  too  much  at  a  time  lest  it 
might  fatigue  the  sick  person. 

A  Daily  Preparation  for  Death, 

1.  MY  heart  is  ready,  O  God,  my 
heart  is  ready  :  not  my  will,  but 
thine  be  done.  I  resign  myself  en- 
tirely  to  thee,  O  Lord,  to  receive  death, 
at  the  time  ancJ  in  the  manner  it  shall 
please  thee  to  send  it. 

2.  I  most  humbly  ask  pardon  for  all 
the  sins  I  have  committed  against  thy 
sovereign  goodness,  and  repent  of  them 
all  from  the  bottom  of  my  heart. 

3.  I  firmly  believe  whatsoever  the 
holy  Catholic  Church  believes  and 
teaches  ;  and  by  thy  grace  I  will  die 
in  this  belief. 

4.  I  hope  to  possess  eternal  life 
through  thy  infinit :  mercy,  and  the  me- 
rits of  my  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

5.  O  my  God,  my  sovereign  good,  I 
desire  to  love  thee  above  all  things,  and 
to  despise  this  miserable  world.     I  de. 


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sire  to  love  my  neighbour  as  myself,  for 
the  love  of  thee,  and  from  my  heart  to 
forgive  all  injuries. 

6.  O  my  divine  Jesus,  how  great  is 
«ny  desire  to  receive  thy  sacred  body ! 
0 !  come  now  into  my  soul,  at  least  by 
a  spiritual  communion.  O !  grant  thai 
1  may  worthily  receive  thee  before  my 
death  !  I  desire  to  unite  my  communion 
to  all  the  worthy  communions  which 
shall  be  made  in  thy  holy  Church,  even 
to  the  end  of  the  world. 

7.  Grant  me  the  grace,  O  my  divine 
Saviour,  perfectly  to  efface  all  the  sins 
I  have  committed  by  any  of  my  senses, 
by  applying  (iaily  to  my  soul  thy  bless3d 
merits,  the  holy  unction  of  thy  precious 
blood. 

8.  Holy  Y'y^p/n,  Mother  of  God,  de- 
fend me  from  my  enemies  in  my  last 
hour,  and  rrrep.ent  me  to  thy  divine  Son. 
Glorious  St.  Michael,  prince  of  the  hea- 
venly host ;  my  angcl  guardian,  and 
bless'  d  patrons,  intercede?  for  me,  and 
assist  nie  in  this  my  last  and  dreadful 
passage. 

9.  O  my  God,  I  renounce  all  tempta- 
tions of  the  enemy,  and  in  general  what- 
soever may  displease  thee.  I  adore  and 
accept  thy  divine  appointments  with  re- 
gard to  my  soul,  and  entirely  abandon 


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264     LITANY  FOR  A  HAP?T  DEATH. 

myself  to  them  as  most  just  and  equita^ 
ble. 

10.  O  Jesus,  my  divine  Redeemer, 
be  to  me  a  Saviour.  Save  me,  O  my 
Grod,  hiding  myself  with  an  humble 
confidence  in  thy  dear  wounds.  I  de- 
liver my  soul  into  thy  divine  hands  ;  re- 
ceive it  into  the  bosom  of  thy  divine' 
mercy.     Amon. 

Litany  for  a  Happy  Death. 

O  LORD  Jesusj  God  of  goodness  and 
Father  of  mercies,  I  approach  to 
thee  with  a  contrite  and  humble  heart : 
to  thee  I  recommend  the  last  hour  of 
my  life,  and  the  decision  of  my  eternal 
doom. 

When   my  feet,  benumbed  with 
death,  shall   admonish  me  that  my    g 
mortal  course  is  drawing  to  the  end,    | 

When  my  eyes,  dim  and  troubled  §» 
at  the  approach  of  death,  shall  fix  g> 
themselves  on  thee,  my  last  and  only  ^ 
support,  ^ 

When  my  face,  pale  and  livid,  shall  | 
inspi.a  the  beholders  with  pity  and  ^ 
dismay ;  when  my  hair,  bathed  in  § 
the  sweat  of  death,  and  stiffening  on  ^^^ 
my  head,  shall  forbode  my  approach-  !1!J 
ing  end,  ^ 

When  my  ears,  soon  to  be  for  S 
ever  shin  to  the  discourse  of  men,  i^ 


LITANY  FOB  A  HAPPY  D£ATff.     265 

shall  be  open  to  the  irrevocable. de- 
cree, which  is  to  cut  me  off  from  the 
living, 

When  my  imagination,  agitated  by 
dreadful  spectres,  shall  be  sunk  in  an 
abyss  of  anguish ;    when   my  soul, 
iflHghted  with  the  sight  of  my  ini- 
quities and  the  terrors  of  thy  judg-  . 
ments,  shall  have  to  fight  against  the  I 
angel  of  darkness,  who  will  endea-  § 
vour  to  conceal  thy  mercies  from  my  §• 
eyes,  and  to  plunge  me  into  despair,     g^ 

When  my  poor  heart,  yielding  to  fe 
the  pressure,  and  exhausted  by  its  ^ 
frequent  struggles  against  the  ene-  & 
mies  of  its  salvation,  shall  feel  the^^ 
pangs  of  death,  g 

When  the  last  tear,  the  forerunner  | 
of  my  dissolution,  shall  drop  from  my*^ 
eyes,  receive  it  as  a  sacrifice  ot  expi-^ 
ation  for  my  sins  ;  grant  that  I  may's 
expire  the  victim  of  penance,  and  in^ 
that  dreadful  mo.nent. 

When  my  .riends  and  relations, 
encircling  my  bed,  shall  shed  the  tear 
of  pity  over  me,  and  invoke  thy  cle- 
mency in  my  behalf, 

When  I  shall  have  lost  the  use  of 
my  senses,  when  the  world  shall  have 
vanished   from  my  sight,  when   my 


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agonizing  soul  shall  feel  the  sorrows 
of  death, 

When  my  last  sigh  shall  summon 
my  soul  to  burst  from  the  embraces  s 
of  the  body,  and  to  spring  to  thee  on  ^ 
the  wings  of  impatience  and  desire,      g^ 

When  my  soul,  trembling  on  my  '^ 
lips,  shall  bid  adieu  to  the  world,  and  g* 
leave  my  body  lifeless,  pale,  and  5 
cold,  receive  this  separation  as  a  ho-  <ij 
mage  which  I  willingly  pay  to  thy^ 
Divine  Majesty,  and  in  that  last  mo-  ^ 
ment  of  my  mortal  life,  § 

When  at  length  my  soul,  admittedS 
to  thy  presence,  shall  first  behold  the^ 
splendour  of  thy  Majesty,  reject  me^ 
not,  but  receive  me  into  thy  bosom,^ 
where  I  may  for  ever  sing  thy  praises,"^ 
and  in  that  moment,  when  eternity 
shall  begin  to  me, 

Let  us.  prty, 

O  GOD,  who  hast  doomed  all  men  to 
die,  but  hast  concealed  from  all  the 
hour  of  their  death,  grant  that  I  may 
pass  my  days  in  the  practice  of  hoH- 
ness  and  justice,  and  that  I  may  de- 
serve to  quit  this  world  in  the  peace  of 
a  good  conscience,  and  in  the  embraces 
of  thy  love,  through  Christ  our  Lord 
Amen. 


I.TTANY  FOR  THK  SICK. 


267 


THE  LITANY  FOR  THE  SICK,  AND 
PUEPAUATION  FOR  DEATIL 

LORD  have  mercy  upon  him,  (her  or 
me.) 

Christ  have  mercy  upon  him,  dec. 
Lord  have  mercy  upon  him,  <fec. 
0  God  the  Father,  Creator  of  the  world, 

have  merof  on  him,  <^c. 
O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world, 

have  mercy  on  him,  ^c, 
0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  Perfector  of  the 

Elect,  have  mercy  on  him,  ^*c, 
O  Blessed  Trinity,  three  Persons  and 

one  God,  have  mercy  on  him,  SfC, 
Holy  xM other  of  God, 

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ye  holy  Angels  and  Archangels,  fe 
ye  blessed  company  of  the  Just,  ^ 
ye  holy  Patriarchs  and  Prophets,  ^ 
ye  holy  Apostles  and  Evangelists,;J 
ye  holy  Disciples  of  our  Lord, 
ye  holy  Martyrs, 
ye  holy  Bishops  and  Confessors, 
ye  holy  Virgins  and  Widows, 
ye  holy  Saints  of  God,  make   inter 
cession  for  him,  {her  or  me.) 
Have  mercy,  O  Lord!  and  spare  him, 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord  !  and  hear  him 

&'C, 

From  all  his  sins  and  offences,  and  the 
punishment  due  to  them, 


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From  all  temptations,  and  tl^e  ;5narcs 

of  the  Devil, 
From  all  inipati  .5  e,  and  repiairi\g  at' 

thy  just  chasiisements. 
From  dejection  of  spirit,  and  difRdenccT 

in  thy  mercies,  ^ 

From  all  undue  fears  of  death,  and  all  5^ 

immoderate  desires  of  life,  ^ 

From  distraction  of  mind,  and  neglect  ^ 

of  his  preparation  for  eternity,         ^ 
By  thy  Cross  and  Passion,  >  ^ 

By  thy  Death  and  Burial,  .8 

By   thy   c^orious    Resurrection   and'f 

Ascension,  § 

By  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost  the'^ 

Comforter,  H 

In  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day 

of  judgment, 

We  sinners  beseech  thee,  hear  us. 

That  it  would  please  thee  to  comfort 
him  in  his  sorrows,  and  enable  him  to 
look  beyond  death,  to  the  blessed  staie 
it  leads  to,  we  beseech  thee,  hear  us. 

That  it  would  please  thee  to  remind 
him  of  all  thy  mercies,  and  by  them 
encourage  him  to  a  sure  confidence  in 
thee,  we  beseech  thee,  ^c. 

That  thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  him  the 
grace  tj  order  all  his  temporal  affairs 
with  prudance,  justice,  and  charity ; 
emd  with  a  free  and  quiet  mind  wholly 


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LITANY   ion   THE   SICK.  269 

k)  attend  to  dispose  himself  for  heaven, 
wc  beseech  thee^  SfC, 

That  thou  wouldst  sanctify  this  thy 
fatherly  correction   of  him  ;    that   the 
sense  of  his  weakness  may  add  strength 
to  his  faith,  and  seriousness  to  his  re 
pentar*      i^^  beseech  thee,  c^c. 

T'  ^n  wouldst  vouchsafe  him  tsty-: 

gract  .ess  sincerely  ;  to  repent  of 

ail  hib  bias,  and  grant  him  perfect  re- 
mission and  forgiveness  of  them,  toe 
beseech  thee,  ^c. 

That  thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  him  the 
grace  heartily  to  forgive  all  those  that 
have  offended  him ;  and  to  satisfy,  to 
the  utmost  of  his  power,  whoever  hath 
suffered  the  least  prejudice  by  him,  toe 
beseech  thee,  SfC, 

That  be  ig  thus  reconciled  to  thee, 
and  to  all  the  world,  he  may,  with  as- 
sured hope,  and  steadfast  faith,  receive 
the  sacrament  of  thy  blessed  body  ;  and 
may  tlie  strength  of  that  heavenly  food 
clieer  his  fainting  spirits,  and  carry  him 
on  with  joy,  in  thy  favour,  to  the  end, 
we  beseech  thee,  <^c. 

That  a  patient  submission  under  the 
pains  of  his  sickness  may  expiate  the 
punishment  due  to  his  sins,  diminish 
his  love  of  this  world,  and  increase  his 
lesire  o^  the  next,  we  beseech  ihee^S^c. 


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That  in  whatever  thy  providence  hath 
ordained  concerning  him,  he  may  rea- 
dily acquiesce,  and  both  in  lite  and 
death  be  always  thine,  we  beseech  thee^ 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  ihee^  hear  us. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  Spare  us^  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  Hear  us,  O  Lord, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away,  the 
sins  of  the  world.  Have  mercy  on  U5. 

Lord  have  mercy  on  us.  Christ  have 
mercy  on  us.  Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 
Our  Father^  <^c. 

O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer.  And  let 
my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

l£t  us  pray, 
.  ALMIGHTY  and  eternal  God,  in 
whose  hands  are  life  and  death  • 
whose  infinite  wisdom  disposes  all  things 
advantageously  for  them  who  love  thee ; 
behold  thy  servant,  whom  thou  hast 
cast  upon  a  bed  of  sickness ;  comforts 
we  beseech  thee,  his  afflicted  spirit; 
increase  his  faith,  strengthen  his  hope, 
and  perfect  his  charity:  sanctify  for 
him  all  his  sufferings ;  and  if  thy  mercy 
shall  restore  him  to  his  health,  may  he 
carefully  correct  the  errors  of  his  past 
life.     If  it  please  thee  to  call  him  out 


LITANY   FOR   THE   SICK. 


271 


of  this  world,  grant  that  he  may  pass 
safely  through  the  shades  of  dcatli, 
transported  by  thy  holy  angels  into  the 
mansions  of  bliss,  where  no  fear  shall 
trouble  him,  no  pain  afHict  him,  nor 
grief  disturb  the  quiet  of  his  mind ; 
but  pure  delight,  unspeakable  joys,  and 
perfect  security  shall  be  for  ever  con- 
firmed  to  him,  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

A  Prayer  before  Receiving  the  Viaticum^  ot 
the  Holy  Communinn, 

0  DEAR  Jesus,  I  adore  thee  with  all 
my  heart ;  I  give  thee  thanks  for 
that  infinite  love  which  thoushowedst 
to  poor  sinners  in  dying  for  them  on 
the  cross,  and  for  thy  unspeakable 
goodness,  displayed  in  this  heavenl)' 
banquet.  Hither  thou  art  now  pleased 
to  invite  me ;  but  how  can  I  approach 

I  who  have  so  ungratefully  offended 
thee,  end  who  have  lived  so  unworthy 
of  my  profession ! 

1  acknowledge,  O  Grod,  that  I  am  a 
sinner,  a  poor  miserable  sinner.  Thou 
alone  art  my  hope,  to  thee  I  raise  my 
eyes,  who  art  rich  in  mercy ;  who  art 
my  Advocate,  and  most  powerful  Medi. 
ator.  I  commit  my  cause  into  thy 
hands.  Help  me  now  in  my  distress  : 
let  thv  precious  blood,  the  infiiuto  trea- 


272 


LITANY   FOB   THE   SICK. 


sure  of  thy  merits,  supply  all  my  dcii* 
ciencies,  while  I  partake  of  this  sacred 
food.  Thou  knowest  my  weakness, 
thou  knowest  my  unworthiness ;  thou 
seest  how  unfit  I  am,  through  the  mul. 
titude  and  enormity  of  my  sins,  to  ap- 
pear before  thy  judgment-seat :  I  trem» 
ble  at  that  dreadful  hour  when  my  ma. 
nifold  transgressions  stiall  be  laid  before 
me.  What  shall  I  do  then,  O  Keepec 
of  Mea!  What  must  become  of  me,  il 
my  iniquitie3  are  to  decide  my  eternal 
destiny  ?  C  Jesus,  let  me  not  go  alone 
into  that  place  of  terror  :  come  thou 
into  my  soul ;  accompany  it  to  the  tri* 
bunal  of  God ;  there  let  all  thy  mercies 
plead  for  me  :  though  I  have  nothing  to 
trust  to  in  myself,  yet  upon  thy  infinite 

E)odness  I  have  every  reason  to  rely, 
et  u  :hen,  my  soul,  confidently  recur 
to  thfc  inercies  of  our  Lord :  there  let 
us  shelter  ourselves  in  the  virtue  of  his 
blessed  wounds ;  there,  thoFjgh  our  sins 
cry  aloud  for  justice,  his  precious  blood 
still  cries  louder  for  mercy.  It  is  on 
tiiis  mercy  I  depend;  in  this  I  hope; 
and  in  this  hope  I  desire  to  flie  :  come, 
dear  Jesus,  now  into  my  soul,  and  pos- 
sess it  for  ever. 

Thou  art  my  Lord  and  my  God  ;  bo- 
hold  I  am  thy  servant :   give  me  uncioT' 


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LITANT  FOR  THE  SICK.  273 

■  • 

Standing  and  strengthen  me,  that  I  may 
ever  conform  to  thy  holy  will. 

Thou  art  the  Lamb  of  God,  the  spot- 
less Lamb  who  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world.  Take  from  me  all  that  is 
sinful,  and  give  me  that  which  is  pleas- 
ing in  thy  sight. 

Thou  art  my  love  and  my  joy,  my 
God,  and  my  all ;  thou  art  my  portion 
and  inheritance:  it  is  thou  who  wilt 
restore  my  inheritance  to  me. 

Let  the  powerful  force  of  thy  love 
affect  all  my  faculties ;  let  it  entirely 
change  my  heart ;  that  for  love  of  thee 
I  may  die  to  the  world,  who  for  love  (A 
me  wast  pleased  to  die  on  the  cross. 

Into  thy  hands  I  commit  and  surreii- 
der  my  spirit  and  remainder  of  life, 
and  my  whole  being,  whilst  I  am  in 
possession  of  it,  and  have  the  power  of 
making  the  offer  and  sacrifice. 

An  Act  of  Thanksgivings  after  having  received 
t1i£  Holy  Communion,  or  Viaticum, 

GLORY  and  thanksgiving  be  to  thee, 
O  Lord,  who  in  thy  sweetness  hast 
been  pleased  to  visit  and  refresh  my 
poor  soul.  Now  let  thy  servant  depart 
in  peace,  according  to  thy  word. 

Now  thou  art  come  to  me,  I  will  not 
tet  thee  go;  now  I  willingly  bid  fare* 


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LITANY   FOR   THE   SICK 


well  to  the  world ;  and  with  joy  I  go  to 
thee,  my  God. 

Nothing  mere,  O  dear  Jesus,  nothing 
more  shall  separate  me  from  thee. 
Now  I  am  united  to  thee,  in  thee  I  will 
live,  in  thee  I  will  die,  and  in  thee  I 
hope  to  abide  for  ever. 

Now  life  seems  uneasy  to  me ;  I  do- 
sire  to  be  dissolved,  and  be  with  Christ; 
for  Christ  is  my  life,  and  to  die  will  be 
my  gain.  \ 

Now  I  will  fear  no  evils,  though  I 
walk  in  the  shadow  of  death,  because 
thou  art  with  me,  O  Lord :  as  the  hart 
pants  after  the  fountains  of  water,  so 
does  my  soul  after  thee:  my  soul  thirsts 
after  the-  Fountain  of  Living  Water : 
O  when  shall  I  come,  and  appear  before 
the  face  of  my  God  ! 

Give  me  thy  blessing,  O  Jesus,  and 
establish  my  soul  in  everlasting  peace  ; 
such  peace,  as  only  thou  canst  give ; 
such  peace,  as  it  may  not  be  in  the 
power  of  my  enemy  to  destroy. 

O  that  I  were  happily  united  to  thee 
for  ever;  that  I  were  wholly  swallowed 
up  and  buried  in  thee :  O  that  my  soul 
were  at  rest  in  thy  happiness,  and  in 
the  enjoyment  of  thee,  my  God,  for 
ever. 

What  have  f  more  to  do  with  the 


LfTANT   FOR   THB  SiCK.  275 

world  T     And  in  heaven  what  have  I  to 
desire,  but  thee,  my  God  ? 

Into  thy  hands  1  commend  my  spirit ; 
receive,  me,  sweet  Jesus !  In  thee 
may  I  rest,  and  in  thy  happine.<)s  rejoice 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  before  Extreme  UnctUm, 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  who,  in  thy 
great  mercy,  hast  provided  powerful 
resources  for  all  our  necessities ;  gran^ 
me  grace  to  have  recourse  to  them  with 
such  dispositions,  that  my  soul  may 
partake  of  all  those  great  advantages 
and  salutary  effects,  which  thou  hast 
appointed  in  their  institution.  Thou 
hast  instituted  the  sacrament  of  Ex- 
treme Unction  for  the  benefit  of  the 
sick,  who  in  their  extremity  stand 
more  particularly  in  need  of  grace  and 
consolation.  1  now  desire  to  receive 
this  heavenly  medicine,  for  the  ends 
for  which  it  has  been  instituted.  Grant, 
I  beseech  thee,  that  this  holy  Unction 
may  produce  in  me  aU  its  happy  fruits  ; 
by  healing  my  soul,  by  fortifying  me 
against  all  temptations,  by  supporting 
me  in  the  hour  of  anguish  and  distress, 
and  by  preparing  me  for  a  happy  pas- 
sage, or  for  whatever  may  be  thy  holy 
will.  If  thou  foreseest  that  my  health 
will  be  conducive  to  thy  greater  e:lory 


! 


276 


LITANY    i?OR    THE    SICK, 


and  expedient  for  my  eternal  salvation, 
let  this  be  the  means  to  restore  it.  1 
absolutely  submit  to  thy  will :  I  wish 
not  so  much  to  live  as  to  serve  thee. 
Dispose  of  me  as  thou  knowest  best ; 
all  I  desire  is  the  (accomplishment  o« 
tiiy  will :  give  me  health  or  sickness, 
life  or  death ;  give  me  whatever  thou 
pleasest ;  not  my  will  but  thine  be 
done :  it  is  a  greater  happiness  to  fulfil 
thy  will,  than  to  enjoy  ten  thousand 
lives.  How  hippy  should  I  be,  if  the 
destruction  of  my  body  could  repair 
the  injuries  I  have  offered  to  thy  di. 
vine  Majesty !  My  eyes,  alas !  have 
Been  vanities ;  my  ears  have  been  open 
to  detractions,  to  profane  and  unpro- 
fitable discourses ;  my  tongue  has  many 
»  ways  offended  both  in  speaking  and 
tasting ;  my  hands  have  contributed  to 
many  follies,  my  feet  have  often  gone 
astray  in  the  paths  of  vanity  and  sin. 
By  this  holy  anointing,  and  by  the 
prayers  of  thy  church,  pardon  mo,  O 
Jesus,  all  the  sins  which  I  have  com- 
mitted by  my  senses.  Let  those  ave- 
nucs,  through  which  sin  has  made  its 
way  into  my  soul,  be  now  shut  to  tlie 
world.  Let  my  eyes  be  open  to  thee 
alone.  Let  my  ears  be  attentive  to 
thy  commandments.     Let  my  tongue  be 


LITANY  l^oa  THB  SICK* 


2n 


•ololy  employed  in  soliciting  for  mercy. 
Let  my  prayers  ascend  like  incense  in 
thy  sight.  Let  my  hands  be  lifted  up 
to  heaven  for  pardon.  Let  my  feet 
walk  in  thy  ways,  and  let  my  heart  be 
the  living  temple  of  the  Holy  Ghost* 
Into  thy  hands.  O  dear  Jesus,  I  com- 
mend my  spirit.  In  thee  I  will  live, 
in  thee  I  will  die,  in  thee  I  will  abide» 
and  in  thee  I  hope  to  possess  eternal  rest 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  after  Extreme  UnctiofL 
O  MY  God,  thou  hast  created,  re- 
deemed, and  sanctified  me ;  thou 
hast  preserved  me  in  many  dangers, 
both  of  soul  and  body.  Thou  hast 
nourished  me  with  the  adorable  sacra- 
ment of  thy  body  and  blood,  and 
granted  me  to  receive  the  rites  of  thy 
church,  preferably  to  so  many  others, 
who  were  ^.iirried  off  by  a  sudden  death, 
without  having  been  favoured  with 
those  succours,  which  thou  hast  be* 
stowed  upon  me,  a  most  ungrateful  sin 
ner.  For  these,  and  all  other  bless- 
ings, I  offer  thee  innumerable  thanks  f. 
to  thee  I  resign  my  heart,  receive  it 
for  a  holocaust.  I  do  not  desire  to  be 
freed  from  my  pains ;  thou  knowest 
what  is  best  for  me  :  take  from  me  aU 
murmuring    give  me  patience  to  sufier 


278  UTANT   FOR  THB   8I0E* 

virhatcver  thou  pleasest;  if  it  be  Hxf 
divine  pleasure  to  inflict  on  my  weak 
body  greater  punishments  than  I  now 
suffer,  my  heart  is  ready,  O  Lord,  my 
deart  is  ready  to  accept  them,,  and  to 
suffer  in  whatever  manner  and  measure 
shall  be  most  conformable  to  thy  wilL 
This  one  ^race  I  most  earnestly  beg  of 
thee,  my  &od,  that  I  may  die  the  death 
y£  thy  elect,  and  be  admitted,  after  the 
stufferings  and  tribulations  of  this\  tran- 
sitory life,  into  the  kingdom  of  thy 
glory,  there  to  see  and  enjoy  thee,  in 
the  company  of  the  blessed,  for  all 
eternity.    Amen. 


UTANY  FOR  A  SOUL  DEPARTING 

LORD  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
dioly  Mary, 
All  ye  holy  Angels  and  Archangels^   ^ 


»Ioly  Abel, 

All  ye  choirs  of  the  just, 

4nly  Abraham, 

St.  John  the  Baptist,    *        / 

Su  Joseph, 

All  ye  patriarchs  and  prophets, 

St  Peter, 

St  Paul, 

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I 


I 


XaTANT  FOR  ▲  80Ui«  DBPARTUfG.    279 

St«  Andrew, 

St.  JohDt 

All  ye  holy  apostles  and  evangelists^ 

All  ye  holy  disciples  of  the  Lord, 

All  ye  holy  innocentSy 

St.  Stephen, 

St.  Laurence, 

All  ye  holy  martyrs, 

St.  Sylvester, 

St.  Gregory, 

St.  August  in, 

All  ye  holy  Bishops  and  Confessors^ 

St.  Benedict, 

St.  Francis, 

All  ye  holy  monks  and  hermits 

St.  Mary  Magdalen, 

St.  Lucy, 

All  ye  holy  virgins  and  widows, 

All  ye  saints  of  God,  make  interce9sian 

for  him  (her). 
Be  merciful,  Spare  him  (Acr),  O  Lord. 
Be  merciful. 
From  thy  anger. 
From  the  danger  of  death. 
From  an  unhappy  death, 
From  the  pains  of  hell. 
From  all  evil, 

From  the  power  of  the  devil, 
By  thy  nativity, 
By  thy  cross  and  passion, 
By  thy  death  and  burial. 


280    LITANY   POE  ▲  SOUL  DSPARTIHO* 

By  thy  glorious  resurrection,         'S^ 
By  thy  admirahle  ascension,  ^ 

By  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost,     ^ 

the  Comforter,  k^  ^ 

[n  the  day  ♦f  judgment,  |  §* 

We  sinners,  Beseech  thee  to  hear  us.  r* 
That  thou  spare  him  {her)^  We  bes^echf 

thee  to  Mar  us. 

'  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 

liord,  have  mercy  on  us.  t 

Let  us  Tpray.  ^ 

DEPART,  Christian  soul,  out  of  this 
world,  in  the  name  of  God  the  Fa* 
ther  Almighty,  who  created  thee :  In 
the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  the 
living  God,  who  suffered  for  thee  :  In 
the  name  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  sane* 
f  tified  thee  :  In  the  name  of  the  angels, 
archangels,  thrones,  and  dominations, 
dierubim  and  seraphim  :  In  the  name 
of  the  patriarchs  and  prophets,  of  the 
holy  apostles  and  evangelists,  of  the 
holy  martyrs  and  confessors,  of  the 
holy  monks  and  licrmits,  of  the  holy 
virgins  and  of  all  tlie  aaints  of  God,  let 
thy  place  be  this  day  in  p^ace,  and  thy 
abode  in  holy  Sion,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

God   of  morcy,  Grod   of  goodness ; 
O  God,  who  according  to  the  multi- 


UTAMT  FOE  A  SOVL  DIPABTINO.     281 

tilde  of  thy  mercies  forgiveet  the  sine 
of  such  as  repent,  and  graciously  re* 
mittedi  the  guilt  of  their  past  ofleioces^ 
mercifully  re^rd  this  thy  servant  Nrf 
and  grant  him  (her)  a  full  discharge 
from  all  his  {her)  sins,  who  most  ear« 
nestly  begs  it  of  thee.  Remove,  O 
merciful  Father,  whatever  is  corrupt 
in  him  (her)  through  human  frail^, 
or  by  the  snares  of  the  enemy ;  make 
him  (her)  a  true  member  of  the  church, 
and  let  him  (her)  partake  of  the  fruit 
of  thy  redemption.  Have  compassion, 
Lord,  on  his  {her)  tears,  ana  admit 
him  {her)  to  me  reconciliation  with 
thee,  who  has  no  hope  but  in  thee, 
through  Christ  our  Lora.     Amen. 

I  recommend  thee,  *  dear  brother, 
{iieter^)  to  Almighty  Grod,  and  leave 
thee  to  his  mercy,  whose  creature  thou 
art;  that  having  paid  the  common 
debt,  by  surrendering  thy  soul,  thou 
mayest  return  to  thy  Maker,  who 
formed  thee  out  of  the  earth.  Let 
therefore  the  splendid  company  of  an- 
gels meet  thy  sou\  at  its  departure; 
let  the  court  of  the  apostles  receive 
thee;  let  the  triumphant  army  of  glo- 
rious  martyrs  conduct  thee;  let  the 
crowds  of  joyful  confessors .  enoompaas 
thee;  lot  the  dioir  of  blessed  viigins 

19 


282    LITANT  FOE  A  SOITL  DEPARTINO 

go  before  thee;  and  let  a  happy  rest 
be  thy  portion  in  the  company  of  the 
patriarchs ;  let  Christ  Jesus  appear  tu 
thee  with  a  mild  and  cheerful  counte* 
nance,  and  give  thee  place  among  those 
who  are  to  be  in  his  presence  for  ever. 
Afayest  thou  be  a  stranger  to  all  that 
which  is  punished  with  darkness,  chas- 
tised with  flames,  and  condemned  to 
torments*  Let  the  wicked  enemy,  with 
all  his  evil  spirits,  depart  from  'thee  : 
may  he  tremble  at  thy  approach  in  the 
company  of  angels,  and  retire  into  the 
horrid  confusion  of  eternal  night.  May 
thy  God  arise,  and  thy  enemies  be  put 
to  flight.  May  all  who  hate  him,  fly 
before  his  face.  Let  them  vanish  like 
smoke,  and  as  wax  before  the  Are,  so 
let  sinners  perish  in  the  sight  of  God  : 
but  for  the  just,  let  them  rejoice  and 
be  happy  in  his  presence.  May  all  the 
ministers  of  hell  be  flUed  with  confusion 
and  shame  ;  and  let  no  evil  spirit  dare 
to  stop  thee  in  thy  way.  Christ  Jesuft 
be  thy  deliverer,  who  was  crucified  for 
tht^.  Christ  Jesus  deliver  thee  from 
death,  who  vouchsafed  to  die  for  thee. 
Christ  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  Goci, 
place  thee  in  his  garden  of  paradise, 
and  may  he,  the  true  Shepherd,  own 
thee  for  one  of  his  flock.     May  he  ab* 


LITAN7  FOR  A   SOUL  DEPARTINO.    283 

Bolve  thee  from  all  thy  sins,  and  place 
thee  at  his  right  hand  in  the  inheri- 
tance of  his  elect.  We  pray  it  may  be 
thy  happy  lot  to  behold  thy  Redeemer 
face  to  face,  to  be  ever  in  his  presence, 
and  in  the  vision  of  that  truth,  which  is 
the  joy  of  the  blessed :  And  thus, 
placed  among  those  happy  spirits, 
mayest  thou  be  ever  filled  with  hea 
venly  sweetness.     Amen. 

Receive  thy  servant,  O  Lord,  into 
the  place  of  salvation,  which  he  {she) 
hopes  from  thy  mercy. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy 
servant  from  all  dangers  of  hell,  from 
all  pain  and  tribulation. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  Enoch 
and  Elias,  from  tbe  common  death  (A 
the  world. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thv 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  Noah 
from  the  flood. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  AbrahaxB 
from  the  midst  of  the  Chaldeans. 

R.  Amen. 


284    LITJIN7  FOR  A  SOUL   DBFARTINO. 

Deliver,  .0  Lord,  the  soul  of  ^.ly 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  Job  from 
all  his  afflictions. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  Isaac  from 
being  sacrificed  by  his  father. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  Ay 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  Lot  from 
Sodom,  and  the  flames  of  fire. 

Re  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  Moses 
from  the  hands  of  Pharaoh,  king  of 
Egypt. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  thel  soul  of  thy 
servant,  a6  thou  deliveredst  Daniel 
from  the  lion's  den. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  the  three 
children  from  the  fiery  furnace,  and 
from  the  hands  of  an  unmerciful  king. 

R.  Ameti. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thy 
iervant,^s  thou  deliveredst  Susanna 
from  her  false  accusers. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thv 


LTTANT  FOR  A  SOUL  DBPARTINO.    386 

servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  David  from 
the  hands  of  Saul  and  Goliath* 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of  thj 
servant,  as  thou  deliveredst  Peter  and 
Paul  out  of  prison. 

R.  Ameii. 

And  as  thou  deliveredst  that  hlessed 
virgin  and  martyr,  St.  Thecla,  from 
most  cruel  torments,  so  vouchsafe  to 
deliver  the  soul  of  this  thy  servant, 
and  bring  it  to  the  participation  of  thy 
heavenly  joys. 

R.  Amen. 

Let  us  pray* 

WE  commend  to  thee,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  this  thy  servant,  and  be. 
seech  thee,  Jesus  Chrbt,  Redeemer  of 
the  world,  that  as  in  mercy  to  him  {her)y 
thou  becamest  man,  so  now  thou 
wouldst  vouchsafe  to  admit  him  {her) 
into  the  number  of  the  blessed.  Re- 
metnber,  O  Lord,  he  {she)  is  thy  crea- 
ture, not  made  by  strange  gods,  but 
by  thoe,  the  only  true  and  living  Grod ; 
for  there  is  no  other  God  but  thee, 
none  that  can  work  thy  wondeis.-— 
Let  his  {her)  soul  find  comfort  in  thy 
sight,  ana  remember  not  his  {her)  for- 
mer sins,  nor  any  of  those  excesses 
which  he  {she)  has  fallen  into,  through 


286    LITANT   FOR  A  SOUL  DEPARTINO. 

the  violence  of  passion  and  corruption. 
For  although  he  (ske)  ha^  sinned,  he 

ishe)  hath  retained  a  true  taith  in  thee, 
father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ;  he 
(she)  has  had  zeal  for  thy  honour,  and 
faithfully  adored  thee  his  (her)  God, 
and  Creator  of  all  things. 

Remember  not,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
thee,  the  sins  and  ignorances  of  his 
(her)  youth;  but,  according  to  Ihy 
great  mercy,  be  mindful  of  him  {her) 
in  thy  eternal  glory.  Let  the  Heavens 
be  open  to  him  {her),  and  the  angels 
rejoice  with  him  {her).  Receive,  O 
Lord,  thy  servant  into  thy  kingdom. 
Let  the  archangel,  St.  Michael,  the 
chief  of  the  heavenly  host,  conduc'. 
him  {her).  Let  the  holy  angeis  of 
God  meet  him  (/ler),  and  bring  him 
{her)  into  the  city  of  the  heavenly  Je- 
rusalem. May  blessed  Peter,  the  Apos- 
tle, to  whom  were  given  the  keys  of 
the  kingdom  of  heaven,  receive  him 
{her).  May  holy  Paul,  the  apostle, 
who  was  a  vessel  of  election,  help 
him  (her).  May  St.  John,  the  beloved 
disciple,  to  whom  God  revealed  the 
secrets  of  heaven,  intercede  for  him 
{her).  May  all  the  holy  apostles,  to 
whom  was  given  the  power  of  binding 
and  loosing,  pray  for  him  (Acr).     May 


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UTAI9T  FOR  A  SOtTL   DEPARTING.    287 

all  the  blessed  and  chosen  servants  of 
Grod,  who  in  this  world  have  suffered 
torments  for  the  name  of  Christ,  pray 
for  him  {her).  That,  being  delivered 
from  this  body  of  corruption,  he  (she) 
may  be  admitted  into  the  kingdom  ol 
heaven,  through  the  assistance  and 
merits  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

(jT  ike  dying  person  he  in  his  senses f  Ac 
follovnng  Acts  may  be  made. 

An  Act  cf  Thanksgiving, 

O  MY  God !  you  have  created,  re- 
deemed, and  sanctified  me.  You 
have  preserved  me  in  ina\y  dangers, 
both  of  soul  and  body.  You  have  fed 
me  with  thy  most  blessed  body  and 
blood.  You  have  shown  immense  pa- 
tience in  bearing  with  my  repeated 
crimes,  and  oflen  called  me  to  repent- 
ance. For  these  and  all  other  bless- 
ings bestowed  upon  me  a  most  ungrate- 
ful   sinner,  I   offer    you    innumerable 

thanks. 

Act  of  Resignation, 
O  MY  God,  I  cheerfully  receive  the 
certain    summons    of  my   death.      It 
is  a  greater    happiness  to  fulfil  your 


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268    LITANY    FOR  A  SOUL  DEFABTINO. 

will,  than  to  enjoy  ten  thousand  lives. 
O  happy  news  of  my  departure !  I  shaD 
soon  hear  the  choirs  of  angels  sing 
your  immortal  praises.  Let  slow  deatA 
hasten  on,  that  dying  I  may  no  more 
offend  you,  but  live  with  you,  and  love 
jrou  eternally. 

Act  of  Contrition, 
1  AM  truly  and  heartily  sorry  for  all 
my  sins,  not  through  the  fear  of 
hell,  or  hope  of  reward;  but  for  the 
love  of  thee  my  God  and  only  God,  and 
were  I  beginning,  as  I  am  ending  my 
life,  I  would  not  offend  thee  for  a 
thousand  worlds.  O  my  God,  do  not 
despise  a  contrite  and  humble  heart. 

If  the  sick  party  still  continue  in  dis^ 
tress  of  agony  f  it  would  be  proper  for 
the  assistants  to  read  again  the  fore^ 
going  Litany  and  Prayers  as  often  <u 
may  be  necessary : 

The  soul  being  now  departed^  the  follow^ 
ing  Responsory  is  said, 

R.  Come  to  his  {her)  assistance  all 
ye  saints  of  God ;  meet  hi^  {her)  aU 
ye  angels  of  the  Lord  ;  *  Receiving  hio 
{her)  soul :  *  Presenting  it  in  the  sight 
of  the  Most  High. 

V.  May  Christ  who  called  thee  re- 


UTANy  FOR  A  SOUL  DEPABTINO.    280 

cave  thee,  and  the  angels  conduct  thee 
into  the  bosom  of  Abraham* 

R.  Receiving  his  (her)  soul,  and 
presenting  it  in  the  sight  of  the  Most 
High. 

V.  Eternal  rest  grant  him  (Aer),  G 
Lord. 

R.  And  let  perpetual  b*ght  shine 
upon  him  (her). 

Presentmg  it  in  the  sight  of  the 
Most  High. 

V.  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

R.  Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 

V.  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Our  Father,  &c. 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

V.  Eternal  rest  grant  him  (/ker),  O 
Lord. 

R.  And  let  perpetual  light  shine 
ujion  him  {her). 

V.  From  the  gates  of  hell. 

R.  Deliver  his  (her)  soul,  O  Lord* 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  supplication  come  to 
lliee. 

Lei  us  pray. 

TO  thee,  O  Lord,  we  commend  the 
soul  of  thy  servant  N.,  that  being 
dead  to  this  world,  he  (she)  may  live 
to  thee.     And  whatever  sins  he  {she) 


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290 


LITANT  FOR  TAB  Dli\.ii>. 


has  committed  through  human  frailty, 
we  beseech  thee  in  thy  goodness,  mer« 
cifully  to  pardon,  through  Christ  our 
Lord, 
R.  Amen. 

Then,  for  a  conclusion^  may  he  added  the 
following  Prayer  for  the  assistants. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  while  we  here 
lament  the  departure  of  thy  servant 
we  may  ever  ren*ember,  that  ¥|e  are 
most  certainly  to  follow  him  ijier). 
Give  us  grace  to  prepare  for  that  last 
hour,  by  a  good  life,  that  we  may  not 
be  surprised  by  a  sudden  death,  but  be 
ever  watching  when  thou  shalt  call, 
that  so  with  the  spouse  we  may  enter 
into  eternal  glory,  through  Christ  our 
Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


THE  LITANY  FOR  THE  DEAD. 

LORD,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
Jesus,  receive  our  prayers. 
Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  petitions. 

O  Grod  the  Father,  Creator  of  the 
world,  have  mercy  on  the  souls  of  tlie 
faithful  departed.  .' 


LITAI9Y  FOR  THJI  DSJlB. 


201 


O  Gkxl  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  man- 
kind, deliver  the  souls  of  the  faithful 
departed. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  perfecter  oi 
the  elect,  accomplish  the  oliss  of  the 
faithful  departed. 

Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  who,  by  the 
special  privilege  of  grace,  wast  tri- 
umphantly assumed  into  the  kingdom 
of  thy  Son,  pray  for  the  souls  of  the 
faithful  departed. 

Blessed  angels,  who,  ordering  aright 
the  first  act  of  your  will,  were  fixed 
forthwith  in  unchangeable  happiness, 
pray,4-c. 

Blessed  patriarchs,  who  were  filled 
with  joy,  when  the  Desired  of  Nations 
put  an  end  to  your  captivity,  pray,  <J-c. 

Blessed  prophets,  who,  after  pa- 
tiently awaiting  the  arrival  of  the  Mes- 
siah, were  at  length  consoled  by  a  yisit 
from  him  in  person,  pray,  ^^c. 

Blessed  saints,  who,  at  the  glorious 
resurrection  of  our  Saviour,  were 
translated  from  Limbo  to  the  visible 
presence  of  God,  pray,  J^'C. 

Blessed  apostles,  who,  at  the  last 
day,  shall  sit  to  judge  the  twelve  tribes 
oi  Israel,  pray,  <^c. 

Blessed  disciples  of  our  Lord,  who 


I 


292    LITANT  FOR  THB  DIAD. 

foHowed  his  steps  in  the  narrow  oaths 
of  perfection,  pray,  ^c.  " 

blessed  martyrs,  who  passed  through 
the  sea  of  your  own  blood,  entering  im- 
mediately into  the  land  of  promise, 
pray,  <f*c. 

Blessed  confessors,  who  despised  the 
vanity  of  the  earth,  and  placed  your 
afiections  on  the  joys  of  heaven,  pray, 

Blessed  virgins,  who,  with  iyour 
lighted  lamps,  awaited  the  comiiig  ol 
the  heavenly  spouse,  pray,  (^c. 

O  holy  saints,  who,  being  freed  from 
all  irregular  attachment  to  creatures, 
were  perfectly  fitted  for  an  immediate 
union  with  your  Creator,  pray,  ^c. 

Be  merciful,  O  Lord,  and  pardon 
their  sins. 

Be  merciful,  O.  Lord,  and  hear  their 
prayers. 

From  the  shades  of  death,  where  the 
light  of  thy  countenance  shineth  not, 
deliver  them,  O  Lord. 

Prom  the  evils,  to  which  immortifi- 
cation  in  this  v/orld  must  expose  them 
in  the  other,  deliver  them,  Q  Lord. 

From  thy  displeasure,  provoked  by 
negligence  and  ingratitude,  deliver  them, 
OLord. 

Prom   the    pains  of  purgatory,  so 


LITANT  FOB  THB  DEkD. 


298 


justly  inflicted  upon  unexpiated  8in% 
deliver  them,  O  Lord, 

From  the  torments  incomparably 
ffreater  than  the  bitterest  anguish  of  this 
Ufey  deliver  them,  O  Lord. 

By  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies,  ever 
compassionate  to  human  frailties,  de- 
liver them,  O  Lord. 

By  the  virtue  of  thy  cross,  whereon 
thou  reconciledst  the  world  to  thy  Fa- 
ther, deliver  them,  O  Lord. 

By  thy  victorious  descent  into  hell, 
to  break  the  chains  of  death,  deliver 
them,  O  Lord. 

By  thy  glorious  resurrection  from  the 
tomb,  to  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven, 
deliver  them,  O  Lord. 

By  thy  triumphant  ascension  into 
heaven,  to  lead  captivity  captive,  de- 
liver them,  O  Lord. 

By  thy  dread  coming  to  judge  the 
i?orld,  deliver  them,  O  Lord. 

We  sinners,  beseech  thee  hear  us. 

That  it  please  thee  to  hasten  the  day, 
when  thy  faithful  shall  be  delivered 
from  the  mansions  of  sorrow,  we  bq- 
seech  thee  hear  us. 

That  it  please  thee  to  shorten  the 
time  of  their  expiation,  and  to  admit 
them  speedily  into  thy  heavenly  sanctu- 
ary, we  beseech  thee  hear  us. 


294 


LITAIIT  TOIL  THB  DEAD. 


That  it  please  thoe,  t'  .  pugh  the 
prayers  and  good  works  performed  in 
thy  church,  tc  receive  them  into  thy 
eternal  tabernacles,  we  beseech  thee 
hear  us. 

That  it  please  thee  to  accept,  m 
atonement  for  their  sins,  iho  infinite 
value  of  thy  unbloody  s  uiiiAcc>  we  be- 
seech thee  hear  us. 

That  the  blessed  *;:  w  of  Jesus  may 
comfort  them,  and  his  unfading  ^ory 
shine  upon  them,  we  beseech  thee 
hear  us. 

That  the  whole  triumphant  church 
may  soon  celebrate  their  deliverance; 
and  the  choirs  of  angels  sing  new 
hymns  of  joy,  on  their  never-ending 
happiness,  we  beseech  thee  hear  us. 

1  hat  we  ourselves  may  share  in  their 
triumph,  and  unite  with  all  the  citizens 
of  heaven  in  eternal  alleluias,  we  be- 
seech thee  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  hear  us. 

Lam^:  ?f  God,  who  sha!t  come  with 
glory  t'f  ju'!'  tiie  iving  and  the  dead, 
give  resi  to  the  souls  of  the  faithfid  de- 
parted. 

Lamb  of  God,  at  whose  presence  the 
heavens  and  the  earth  shall  be  moved, 

§ive  rest  to  the  souls  of  the  imitldfid 
eparted. 


UTiNT  FOi  TRC   DBAD. 


206 


Lamb  of  God,  in  whose  book  of  life 
the  names  of  thy  elect  are  mscribed, 
/ive  rest  to  the  souls  of  the  faithful 
departed. 

TV  Antiphon, 

DELIVER  us,  O  Lord,  fron  eteroal 
death,  in  that  tremendous  day,  when 
the  heavens  shall  be  mo^'ed,  and 
the  earth;  whilst  thou  shalt  om%-  to 
judffe  the  world  by  fire.  Wo  rem  ble 
and  are  sore  afraid  at  the  disci  ss  >n 
which  will  take  place,  and  at  thy  n-e 
wrath,  when  the  heavens  sh  I  be 
moved,  and  the  earth ;  whilst  ^hou 
shalt  come  to  judge  the  world  by  fi  ^ 

That  day  is  a  day  of  wrath,  at  cr  - 
lamity,  and  of  misery :  a  great  aih  a 
most  bitter  day ;  whilst  thou  sbalt 
come  to  judge  the  world  by  fire. 

Give  them,  O  Lord,  eternal  rest  ? 
and  let  perpetual  light^shine  upon  then^ 
A.men. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  GrOD,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer 
of  all  the  faithful,  grant  to  the  souls 
of  thy  servants  departed  the  remission 
of  all  their  sins,  that,  by  means  ol 
pious  supplications,  they  may  obtain 
the  pardon  which  they  have  ever  ear. 
nestly  desired;  who  livest  and  reign- 


296    LITANY  rOB  THE  DEAD. 

est  with  the  Father  in  the  unity  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

A  prayer  upon  the  Day  of  a  Person*s  Deceam 

or  aurioL 

O  GOD,  to  whom  it  peculiarly  be- 
longeth  to  have  mercy  always,  and 
to  spare,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  in 
behalf  of  the  soul  of  thy  servant  N., 
which  thou  hast  this  day  called  out  of 
the  world,  that  thou  wouldst  not  deli- 
ver  it  into  the  hands  of  the  eaemy,  nor 
be  unmindful  of  it  unto  the  end  :  but 
command  it  to  be  received  by  thy  holy 
angels,  and  conducted  to  Paradise,  its 
true  country;  that  as  in  thee  it  had 
faith  and  hope,  it  may  not  suffer  the 
pains  of  hell,  but  be  put  in  possession  of 
never-ending  felicity,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. 

Another, 

O  LORD,  we  commend  unto  thy  in- 
finite clemency  the  souls  of  thy  ser- 
vants lately  deceased  :  pardon  them 
we  beseech  thee,  in  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercies,  the  sins  which  they  have 
committed  through  human  frailty,  and 
grant  them  eternal  life  in  thy  kingdom 
of  bliss.     Amen. 


207 
THE  THIRTY  DAYS'  PRAYER. 

GLORY,  honour,  and  praise  be  to 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  may  all  the 
world  adore  thee  :  blessed  be  thy  holy 
name,  who  for  us  sinners  vouchsafedst 
to  be  born  of  an  humble  Virgin :  and 
blessed  be  thine  infinite  goodness,  who 
diedst  upon  the  cross  for  our  redemp- 
tion. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  God,  and  Saviour  of 
mankind,  we  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy 
on  us,  and  so  dispose  our  lives  here  by 
thy  grace,  that  we  may  hereafter  rejoice 
with  thee  for  ever  in  thy  heavenly  king, 
dom.     Amen. 

Thirty  Days'  Prayer  to  our  Blessed  Rl- 
deemer^  in  honour  of  his  bitter  Passion, 

0  DEAR  Jesus,  my  blessed  Saviour 
and  Redeemer,  the  sweet  comforter 
cf  all  sad,  desolate  and  distressed  souls : 
behold  thy  poor  servant,  humbly  pros- 
trate at  the  foot  of  thy  holy  cross,  be- 
wailing  his  misery,  imploring  thy  mercy 
and  beseeching  thee  to  take  pity  and 
compassion  upon  him  in  this  his  present 
and  pressing  affliction,  (infirmity,  po- 
verty,  temptation,  trouble,  or  whatso- 
ever  other  spiritual  or  corporal  neces. 
sity.) 

Hcc*  my  prayers,  O  assured  refuge 

20 


298   THB  THIBTT  DATS*  PRATEE* 

of  all  afflicted  wretches !  behold  my 
tears,  consider  my  sorrows,  and  remedy 
my  distresses ;  for  finding  myself  encom- 
passed with  very  grievous  calamities,  by 
reason  of  my  great  crimes,  I  know  not 
whither  to  fly  for  succour,  or  to  whom 
I  may  make  my  moan,  but  to  thee,  my 
meek  and  merciful  Saviour,  with  a  full 
hope  and  confidence  that  thou,  O  my 
loving  Redeemer,  wilt  vouchsafe  to  lend 
the  ears  of  thy  ordinary  pity  and  accus- 
tomed  clemency  to  the  humble  petition 
of  thy  poor  child ;  and  by  that  sweet- 
ness  which  thy  blessed  soul  perceived 
at  the  time  of  thy  alliance  with  our 
human  nature,  when,  resolving  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  unite  thy 
divine  person  to  mortal  flesh  for  man's 
salvation,  thou  didst  send  thy  angel 
to  thy  Holy  Virgin  Mary,  with  those 
happy  tidings,  and  clothing  thyself  with 
our  human  nature,  in  her  chaste  womb, 
remainedst  true  God  and  true  man,  for 
the  space  of  nine  months,  in  her  sacred 
womb. 

By  the  anguish  thou  enduredst  when 
the  time  of  thy  designed  passion  draw- 
ing nigh,  thou  prayedst  to  thy  eternal 
Father,  that  if  it  might  stand  with  his 
most  divine  providence,  thou  desiredsl 
that  that  bitter  chalice  might  pass  away 


THE  THIRT7  DATS*  PRATER.       .^99 

from  thee !  yet  concluding  with  a  most 
perfect  act  of  resignation  :  Not  my  toill, 
O  heavenly  Father ^  but  thine  be  done. 

By  the  outrageous  injuries,  shameful 
disgraces,  cruel  blows,  contumelious 
blasphemies,  forged  witnesses,  false  ac 
cusations,  and  unjust  judgments,  which 
thou,  innocent  Lamb  !  pkliently  endur^ 
edst ;  by  the  shackles  which  fettered  thy 
limbs,  the  tears  which  flowed  from  thine 
eyes,  the  blood  which  trickled  from  thy 
whole  body ;  by  the  fears,  sorrows,  and 
sadness  of  thy  heart ;  by  the  ahame 
thou  receivedst  in  being  stripped  of  thy 
garments,  to  hang  naked  on  the  cross, 
in  the  sight  of  thy  sorrowful  Mother, 
and  in  the  presence  of  all  the  people. 

By  thy  royal  head  crowned  with 
thorns,  and  smitten  with  a  reed ;  by  thy 
thirst  quenched  with  vinegar  and  gall ; 
by  thy  side  opened  with  a  spear,  whence 
issued  blood  and  water,  to  refresh  our 
30uls  with  that  living  fountain  of  thy 
love  and  mercy  ;  by  the  sharp  nails 
wherewith  thy  tender  hands  and  feet 
were  cruelly  pierced  and  fsistened  to  the 
cross ;  by  the  recommendation  of  thy 
departing  soul  to  thy  heavenly  Father, 
saying.  Into  thy  hands  I  commend  mt 
spirit ;  by  thy  praying  for  thy  enemies, 
saying,  O  Father  forgive  tJiem^  for  they 


dOO   TBB  THIRTY  DAYS'  FRAYSS. 

know  not  tohat  they  do ;  by  thy  giving  up 
the  ghost,  when  thou  criedst  out  with  a 
loud  voice.  My  God^  my  God,  why  hast 
thou  forsaken  me  ?  and  then,  bowing 
down  thy  most  blessed  head  to  impart 
the  kiss  of  peaco^  saidst,  It  is  consum- 
mated. 

By  the  great  mercy  thou  showedst 
toward  the  penitent  thief,  saying,  This 
day  thou  shall  be  with  me  in  Paradise  : 
by  tl)y  descent  into  Limbus,  and  l^e  joy 
thou  communicatedst  to  the  just  '■  souls 
therein  detained  ;  by  the  glory  of  thy 
triumphant  resurrection,  and  the  con- 
soling apparition  thou  frequently  didst 
make  for  forty  days'  space,  to  thy  sacred 
Virgin  Mother,  to  thy  Apostles,  and  thy 
other  chosen  friends  and  servants  ;  by 
thy  admirable  ascension,  when,  in  the 
sight  of  thy  Mother  and  thy  Apostles, 
thou  wast  elevated  into  heaven ;  by  the 
miraculous  coming  down  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  in  the  form  of  fiery  tongues, 
whereby  thou  replenishedst  the  hearts 
of  ^hy  Disciples  with  thy  love,  and 
gavest  them  strength  and  courage  to 
plant  thy  faith  in  the  wholq  world  ;  by 
the  dreadful  day  of  general  judgment, 
on  which  thou  art  to  pass  sentence  on 
all  mankind. 

By  all  those  sorrows,  joys,  passions, 


THB  THIRTY  DATS  PEATBR.   801 

compassions,  and  whatsoever  else  is 
near  and  dear  to  thee  in  heaven  and  on 
earth,  take  pity  on  me,  O  compassionate 
Redeemer ;  hear  my  prayers  ;  and  grant 
me  that  for  which  I  now  most  humbly 
and  heartily  petition  thee. 

[Ment7M1^^eyfiie  thing  you  desire  ;  (n 
reflect  meniiilh^  upon  it,'\  \ 
GIVE  me,  O  graciocis  Saviour,  speedy 
d^d  efficacious  feelings  of  thy  j|ivine 
*.  ^S^ccoib*  aftd  comfort,  who,  '^ord- 
ipg  to  the  accustomed  sweetness  of  thy 
tender  heart,  art  wont  to  grant  the  re- 
quests of  them  who  really  fear  and  love 
thee,  even  to  their  own  soul's  desire 
and  satisfaction  ;  bestow  on  me,  also, 
O  my  blessed  Lord  Jesus,  a  constant 
faith,  a  confident  hope,  a  perfect  cha. 
rity,  a  cordial  contrition,  a  sincere  con. 
fession,  a  competent  satisfaction,  a  di. 
ilgent  custody  of  myself  from  future 
failings,  a  heroic  contempt  of  the  world, 
a  complete  conquest  of  my  passions,  a 
zealous  imitation  of  thy  exemplary  life 
and  conversation,  an  entire  accomplish, 
ment  of  my  vows,  an  absolute  mortifi. 
cation  of  my  self-will,  a  willing  readi. 
ness  to  die  for  thy  love  and  honour,  a 
final  perseverance  in  grace  and  good 
works,  a  happy  departure  of  my  soul 
out  of    this  world,    with   my  perfect 


302     THE  OFFICE  OF  IBS  B.  V*  MABY. 

senses  about  me,  thy  holy  sacraments 
to  strengthen  me ;  thysel^/'O  dear  Je- 
sus, to  comfort  me  ;  thy  sacred  Virsin 
Mother,  with  the  saints,  my  particuuir 
patrons,  to.  pray  for  me,  and  my  good 
angel  to  conduct  me  to  eternal  rest^ 
eternal  life,  eternal  happiness.      Ameii. 


THE  OFHCB 

OF  THE 

BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARV 
At  Matins. 
V.  Now  let  my  lips  sing  and  display, 
R.  The  blessed  Virgin's  praise  this  day 
V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend  : 
R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend 
Gtory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

TkeHymn. 

Hail  Lady  of  the  woild, 

Of  Heaven  bright  Queen 
Hail  Virgin  of  virgins, 

Star  early  seen.  ^ 

Hail  full  of  all  grace. 

Clear  light  divine ; 
Lady  to  succour  us, 

With  speed  incline* 
God,  from  eternity, 

Before  all  other, 
Of  the  world  thee  ordain'd 

To  be  the  Mother. 


TDt  OFFICB  OF  THB  B.  V.  MAST.      808 

B>  which  he  created 

The  Heavens,  sea,  land : 

His  fair  spouse  he  chose. 

Free  from  sin's  hand. 

V.  God  hath  elected  and  preselected  her. 

El.  He  hath  made  her  dwell  in  his  ta 

hernacle. 

Let  us  'pray* 
O  HOLY  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  queen  of  heaven,  and  lady 
of  the  world,  who  neither  forsakestnor 
despiscst  any,  hehold  me  mercifully  with 
the  eye  of  pity,  and  ohtain  for  me,  of  thy 
beloved  Son,  pardon  for  all  my  sins : 
that  I,  who,  with  aevout  affection,  do 
now  celebrate  thy  holy  conception,  may, 
hereafter,  enjoy  the  reward  of  eternal 
bliss  ;  through  the  grace  and  mercy  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou,  a  vii. 

fin,  didst  bring  forth :    who,  with  the 
'ather  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and 
reignest  one  God  in  perfect  Trinity,  foT 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
V.  O  Lord  hear  my  prayer: 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bless  our  Lord; 
R.  ThanVs  be  to  God. 
V.  And  i.iay  the  souls  of  the  faithful 
departed,  tiirough  mercy  of  God,  res! 
in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 


804     THE  OFnOB  OP  THB  B.  ▼.  XAlf  • 

AtPnms. 

V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend: 

K.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend* 

V    Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

The  Hymn. 

HAIL  Virgin  most  prudent, 

House  for  God  plac'd, 
With  the  seven-fold  pillar 
And  table  grac'd. 
.,,„,^,^^  Sav'd  from  contagion  | 

iiWi     Of  the  frail  earth :  ^ 

In  the  womb  of  thy  parent, 

Saint  before  birth. 
Mother  of  the  living, 

Gate  of  Saint's  merits, 
The  new  star  of  Jacob, 
Queen  of  pure  spirits 
To  Zcbulon  fearful : 
*  Armies*  Array ; 

Be  thou  of  Christians 
Refuge  and  stay. 
V.  He  hath  created  her  in  his  holy  spiril 
R.  And  hath  poured  her  out,  over  all  his 
works. 

Letus  praif. 

♦  O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord 
^c.  as  before. 

V.  O  Lord, hear  my  prayer: 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee* 
V    Let  us  bless  our  Lord; 


TRB  CmCB  Of  THB  B.  ▼.  VASf.      905 

R.  Thanks  '  ^  to  God. 

V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  de- 

partedy  through  the  mercy  of  Qod, 

rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

At  Third. 
V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend: 
R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend 
V    Glory  he  to  the  Father,  ^. 

TheHymm 
HAIL  ark  of  the  covenant. 

King  Solomon's  throne. 
Bright  rainbow  of  heaveOf 

The  bush  of  vision. 
The  fleece  of  Gideon, 
The  flow'rinc  rod  ; 
Sweet  honey  of  Samson, 

Closet  of  God. 
*Twas  meet  Son  so  noble 
Should  save  from  stain, 
(Wherewith  Eve's  children 

Spotted  remain.) 
The  maid  whom  for  mother 

He  had  elected, 
That  she  might  be  never 
With  sin  infected. 
V.  I  dwell  in  the  highest ; 
R.  And  my  throne  is  the  pillar  of  the 
clouds. 

Letusj)ray. 
O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord, 
4re»  €18  before* 


806   TUS  OFFICE  OF  THB  B.  V.  HASH . 

V.  O  Lord, hear  my  prayer: 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bles3  our  Lord; 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  de- 
parted, through  the  mercy  of  God, 
rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 

At  Sixih. 
V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend : 
R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defqnd. 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  dec.  \ 

The  Hymru 
HAIL  Mother  and  Virgin : 

Of  the  Trinity 
Temple  ;  joy  of  Angels, 

Seal  of  purity. 
Comfort  of  mourners, 

Garden  of  pleasure ; 

Palm-tree  of  patience, 

Chastity's  measure. 

Thou  land  sacerdotal. 

Art  blessed  wholly. 

From  sin  original 

Exempted  solely. 
The  city  of  the  highest, 

Gate  of  the  East ; 
Virgin's  gem,  in  the6 
All  graces  rest. 
V.  As  the  lily  among  thorns ; 
R.  So  my  beloved  among  the  daaghters 
of  Adam. 


THB  OFFICS  or  TU£  B.         lUB^,     tCl 

Let  US  pray 
O  holy  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord, 
^c.  as  before. 

V.  O  Lord,hear  my  prayer: 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee« 
V.  Let  us  hless  our  Lord ; 
R.  Thanks  he  to  6od« 
V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  do- 
parted,  through  the  mercy  of  Grod^ 
rest  in  peace.        R.  Amen. 
At  Ninth. 
V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend: 
R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend. 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

The  Hymn. 
HAIL  city  of  refuge, 
King  David's  tower 
Fenced  with  bulwark, 

And  armour's  power. 
In  thy  conception 

Charity  did  flame ; 
The  fierce  dragon's  pride 
Was  brought  to  shame. 
Judith  invincible, 

Woman  of  arms, 
Pair  Abisaig,  Virgin, 
True  David  warms, 
Son  of  fair  Rachel 

Did  Egypt  store ; 
Mary  of  the  world 
The  Saviour  bore. 


809      THE  OFFICE  OP  THE  B.  V*  MAtY. 

V.  Thou  art  all  fair,  O  my^beloved. 
R.  And  original  spot  was  never  in  thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  holy  Mary,  ^c.  as  before*    , 

V.  O  Lord  hear  my  prayer : 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 

V.  Let  us  hless  our  Lord ; 

R.  Thanks  he  to  God. 

V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  de« 

parted,  through  the  mercy  <^f  God, 

rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 

At  Even-Song. 

V  O  Lady,  to  my  help  intend. 

R    Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend. 

V  Glory  be  to  the  FaUier,  die. 

TheHyrkn. 

HAIL  dial,  in  which 

Turns  retrograde, 
The  sun,  ten  degrees  ; 

The  Word  is  flesh  made, 
That  man  from  hell  pit 

To  Heaven  might  rise, 
Th'  immense  above  angels, 

In  stable  lies.     / 
This  Son  did  on  Marjr 

Betimes  appear, 
Made  her  conception 

A  morning  clear* 


TBI  OFFICB  OF  THX  B.  V.  MABT.      809 

Fair  lily  among  thorns, 
That  serpent  frights, 
Clear  moon  that  in  dark 
The  wanderer  lights. 
V.  In  Heaven  I  made  a  never- failing 

light  rise, 
R«  And  I  covered  all  the  world  as  a  mist. 

Ijet  u$  pray, 
O  holy  Mary,  fyc,  as  before. 
V.  O  Lord  hear  my  prayer  : 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  t!*  r 
V.  Let  U.S  hless  our  Lord  ; 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
V.  And  may  the  souls  of  the  faithful  de- 
parted,  through  the  mercy  of  God, 
rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen. 

At  Compline, 
V.  Let  thy  Son^  Jesus  Christ,  O  Lady, 

pacified  by  thy  prayers,  convert  us ; 
R.  And  turn  his  anger  from  us* 
V.  O  Lady,  to  my  help  mtend : 
R.  Me  strongly  from  my  foes  defend. 
V,  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

The  Hymn, 
Hail  flourishing  Virgin, 

Chastity's  renown ; 
Queen  of  clemency, 

Whom  stars  do  crown. 
Thou  pure  above  Angels 
Dost  Son  beholds 


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810      THE  OFFICE  OP  THE  B.  V.  ILIHT. 

Sitt'st  at  his  right  hand, 

Attir'd  in  gold. 
Mother  of  grace,  hope 

To  the  dismav'd : 
Bright  star  of  the  sea. 

In  shipwr«:k,  aid. 
Grant  Heaven-gate  open. 

That  by  thee  blest. 
We  thy  Son  may  see 

In  blissful  rest. 

V.  Thy  name,  Mary,  is  oil  poured  out. 

R.  Thy  servants  have  exceedingly  loved 

thee. 

hetuspray. 

O  HOLY  Mary,  Mother  of  our  Lord 
Jesujs  Christ,  queen  of  Heaven,  and  lady 
of  the  world,  who  neither  forsakest  or 
despisest  any,  behold  me  mercifully  with 
an  eye  of  pity,  and  obtain  for  me  of  thy 
beloved  Son,  pardon  for  all  my  sins  ;  that 
I,  who,  with  devout  affection,  do  now 
celebrate  thy  holy  conception,  may  here- 
after enjoy  the  reward  of  eternal  bliss ; 
through  the   grace   and   mercy  of  oui 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou,  a  Virgin, 
didst  bring  forth ;  who,  with  the  Fathei 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth,  &c. 
V.  O  Lord, hear  my  prayer : 
R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
V.  Let  us  bless  our  Lord  ; 
R.  Tiianks  be  to  God. 


THB  OFFICE  OF  THF  B.  V.  MUir^      311 

V  And  may  the  souls  of  the  fainful  de- 
parted, through  the  mercy  'i  Grodf 
rest  in  peace* 

CL  Amen. 

Tlie  Commendation, 

TO  thee,  Virgin  pious 

We  humbly  present 
These  hours  canonica 

With  pure  intent. 
Guide  pilgrims,  until 

With  Christ  we  meet: 
In  our  agony  aid  us, 

O  Virgin  sweet.      Amen. 

Thi^  Anthem  following,  \mih  the  Profer 
of  the  Immaculate  Conception  of  tks 
Blessed  Virgin^  is  approved  of  by 
Pope  Paul  V.  who  hath  granted  a 
hundred  days  of  indulgence  to  aU 
faithful  Christians^  thai  shall  devouthf 
recite  tlie  same, 

Anihem, 

THIS  IS  the  branch,  in  which  waa 
r either  knot  of  original,  nor  bark  of  ac- 
v.al  sin  found. 
V.  In  thy  conception,  O  Virgin,  thoa 

wast  immaculate. 
BL  Pray  unto  the  Father  for  us,  whose 

Son  thou  didst  brinjj  forth. 

Let  us  pray, 
O  GOD,  who  by  the  immaculate  con 


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312 


AGNUS   DEI. 


''m^. 


ception  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  didst  pre. 
pare  a  fit  habitation  for  thy  Son,  we 
beseech  thee,  that^  as  by  the  foreseen 
death  of  her  same  Son,  thou  didst  pre- 
serve her  pure  from  all  spot,  so  like- 
wise grant,  that  we,  by  her  intercession 
made  free  from  sin,  may  attain  unto 
thee;  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
thy  Son,  who,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen.         { 

A  PRAYER  ^ 

To  he  daily  said  by  those  who  carry  about,  ^hem 
an  Agnus  Dei. 

O  my  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  true 
lamb,  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
world  !  by  thy  mercy,  which  is  infinite, 
pardon  my  iniquities ;  and  by  thy  sacred 
passion  preserve  me  this  day  from  all 
sin  and  evil.  I  carry  about  me  this  holy 
Agnus  Dei  in  thy  honour,  as  a  preserva- 
tive against  my  own  weakness,  and  as 
an  incentive  to  the  practice  of  meekness, 
humility  and  innocence,  which  thou  hast 
taught.  I  offer  myself  up  to  thee  as  an 
entire  oblation,  and  in  memory  of  thai 
sacrifice  of  love,  thou  ofTeredst  for  me 
on  the  Cross,  and  in  satisfaction  for  my 
sins.  Accept,  O  my  God,  the  oblation 
I  make,  and  may  it  be  agreeable  to  th^ 
in  the  odour  of  sweetness.     Amen. 


(n 


313 


THE  ROSARY  OF  THE  BLESSED 
NAME  OP  JESUS. 

[n  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen« 
THOU,  O  Lord,  wilt  open  my  lips. 

And   my   tongue  shall    announce    thy 

praise. 
Incline  unto  my  aid,  O  Ood. 
O  Lord,  hasten  to  help  me. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to   the 

Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now 

and  will  be  for  ever.     Amen. 

THE  FIVE  MYSTERIES  OF  THE  FIRST  PART. 

L  The  Incarnation  oftmr  Lord  Jesus  Christ 

THE  Meditation.— The  Son  of  God 
assumes  human  flesh  out  of  the  pure 
blood  of  the  blessed  Mary  ever  Virgm, 
and  is  made  man  in  her  womb. 

O  Jesus,  son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  us.     [Ten  times,^ 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

II.  The  Birth  cfour  Lord  Jesus  ChrisL 

THE  Meditation.— The  Saviour  of 
the  world  is  born  for  our  redemption 
His  Mother  remaining  a  Virgin. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  us.     [Ten  tines,] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father.  &c. 

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314  THE   ROSARY   OF  JESUS. 

III.    The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord  Jesua 

Christ 

THE  Meditation. — Our  Saviour  be. 
ing  eight  days  old,  begins  to  suffer  for 
our  sins,  and  his  blood  already  flows 
for  us.  He  is  circumcised  according  to 
the  law,  as  if  he  had  been  himself  a 
sinner. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  us.     [Ten  times,] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c.    ^ 

rV.    Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  found  in  (he 

Temple, 

THE  Meditation. — Our  Saviour  be- 
ing  twelve  years  old,  shows  himself 
more  than  mortal  by  his  knowledge  and 
wisdom,  teaching  the  teachers  of  the 
Jews. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  us.     [Ten  times,] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &;c. 
V,  The  Baptism  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Chrisu 

THE  Meditation.— The  Saviour  of 
the   world   is  baptized    by    St.    John 
The  eternal  Father  declares  him  to  be 
his  Son. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  us.     [Ten  Hmes^ 

Glory  oe  to  the  Father,  &c. 
The  Prayer. 

O  JESUS,  whose  name  is  above  all 


THB  ROSAET  OF  JESUS. 


816 


names,  that  at  the  name  of  Jesus 
every  knee  may  hend,  of  those  that  are 
in  heaven,  on  earth,  or  in  hell.  Who, 
at  the  time  appointed  by  the  Eternal 
Wisdom,  assumedst  flesh  in  the  womb 
of  the  blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin,  and 
thus  becamedst  the  Son  of  David. 
Whose  birth  gladdened  men  and  angels. 
Who  began  so  early  to  suffer  for  us, 
and  to  shed  on  our  account  that  blood 
that  washeth  away  the  sins  of  the 
world.  Whose  immortal  wisdom  ap- 
peared  at  the  age  of  twelve  years.  To 
whose  baptism  all  heaven  was  attentive. 
Grant  us  to  celebrate  those  mysteries  to 
thy  honour  and  our  own  salvation : 
Who,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  livest  and  reignest,  one  God,  for 
all  eternity.     Amen. 

THE  FTVE  MYl  TERIES  OF  THE  SECOND  FAET 

L  (hir  Saviour  finishes  his  Disciples'  Feet 

THE  Meditation. — Our  Saviour,  lo 
show  us  an  example  of  humility,  and 
how  much  we  ought  to  serve  each 
other,  descendeth  so  low  as  to  wash  the 
feet  of  his  disciples,  though  he  is  the  Grod 
whom  heaven  and  earth  adore. 

O  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  King  of  the 
Jews,  have  mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times.] 

Glory  be  lo  the  Father,  &c. 


816 


THB  ROSARY  OF  JESUS. 


IL  The  Prayer  cf  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  tn 

the  Oarden,   "■ 

THE  Meditation.  —  Our  Saviour 
knowing  his  passion  to  be  now  at  hand. 
is  so  alTected  with  the  thoughts  of  it, 
and  so  oppressed  with  the  load  of  our 
sins,  >at  he  prays  to  his  Almighty  Fa- 
ther, that  the  bitter  chalice  might  pass 
away  from  him. 

O  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  King   of  tho 
Jews,  have  mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times,'] 
III.  Our  Saviour  apprehended, 

THE  Meditation. — Our  Saviour,  as  if 
he  had  been  no  more  than  man, 
yields  to  the  power  of  men,  and  per- 
mits himself,  for  our  redemption,  to  be 
apprehended  as  if  he  wt,re  a  malefactor. 

O  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  King  of  the 
Jews,  have  mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times,] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 
rV.  Our  Saviour  carries  his  Cross, 

THE  Meditation. — Our  Saviour  be- 
ing torn  with  scourges  and  pierced  with 
thorns  to  expiate  our  sins,  is  obliged 
to  carry  the  Cross  on  which  he  is 
to  die,  and  moves  on,  labouring  wth 
sorrow,  towards  the  place  of  execu- 
tion. 

O  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  King  of  the 
Jews,  have  mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times,] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  dz;c. 


THB  ROSARY  OF  JESUS. 


317 


V.   ilie  Descent  of  our  Saviour  into  HcH 

THE  Meditation.— The  soul  of  our 
Saviour  being  separated  by  death  from 
the  body,  descends  to  that  place  where 
the  Saints  were  expecting  his  redemp. 
tion.    • 

O  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  King  of  the 
lews,  have  mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times.'] 

The  Prayer, 

O  JESUS,  whose  name  is  above  all 
names,  that  in  the  name  of  Jesus 
every  knee  may  bend,  of  those  that  are 
in  heaven,  on  earth,  or  in  hell,  whose 
mysterious  humiliations  and  sorrows 
appointed  for  thee  on  account  of  our 
sins,  appeared  in  the  washing  of  the 
feet  of  thy  servants  and  creatures  :  in 
thy  distress  and  prayer  and  bloody 
sweat ;  in  thy  being  secured,  and 
brought  before  courts  as  a  criminal ; 
in  thy  bearing  the  load  of  the  cross  ; 
and  in  the  separation  of  thy  soul  from 
thy  body,  and  its  descent  into  the 
regions  below  ;  grant  to  us  to  cele- 
brate those  mysteries  to  thy  honour 
and  our  own  salvation  :  who,  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest 
and  reignest  one  God,  for  all  eternity. 
Amen. 


318 


THE   ROSARY  07  JK8US. 


THE  nVE  MTSTEItlES  07  THE  THIRD  PART, 

L  The  Resurrec^ionof  our  Lord  JesiLs  Christ 

THE  Meditation. — The  soul  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  had  been  sepa- 
rated from  the  body,  is  reunited  to  it, 
by  a  naracle  of  the  Almighty  power, 
and  that  body  which  had  been  dead  rises 
to  die  no  more. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  have 
mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times.] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father^  &c. 

II.  The  Ascension  of  our  Lord  Jesus  ChrisL 

THE  Meditation.— The  body  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  ascends  into  the 
highest  heaven,  where  the  Saviour  of 
mankind  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
the  Almighty  Father. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  have 
mercy  on  us.     [Ten  Umes,] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

[IL    Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  sends  down  tJie 

Holy  Ghost 

THE  Meditation. — Our  Saviour,  now 
seated  on  the  right  hand  of  God,  his 
Almighty  Father,  sends  down  the  Holy 
Ghost,  to  inspire  and  animate  his  dis- 
ciples, that  they  may  bo  qualified  to 
publish  to  mankind  his  cross   and  his 

glory. 

/ 


THB  K08ART  OP  JESUS*  810 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  the  tving  God,  have 
mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times.] 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  djc. 

iV.    Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  crowning  the 
Blessed  Virgin  and  Saints. 

THE  Meditation. — Our  Saviour,  hav- 
tng  by  his  passion,  resurrection,  and 
ascension,  opened  the  way  for  the  sons 
of  Adam  to  heaven,  which  they  had  lost 
Dy  sin,  bestows  on  his  Mother  and  his 
saints  crowns  of  immortal  glory. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  have 
mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times.'] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

V.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  coming  to  Jtidg* 

ment 

THE  Meditation.— Our  Saviour  will 
come  in  power  and  majesty,  to  judge  tlie 
living  and  the  dead,  and  to  render  to 
every  one  according  to  his  works. 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  the  living  God,  have 
mercy  on  us.     [Ten  times.] 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c.      u 
IVte  Prayer. 

O  JESUS,  whose  name  is  above  all 
names,  that  in  the  name  of  Jevus  every 
knee  may  bend,  of  those  that  are  in 
heaven,  on  earth,  or  ir  hell  :  whose 
murdered  body  consigns  ^  to  the  grave, 
the  Almighty  raised  from  death,  glori- 


820 


THE  BOSARY   OP  JESUa, 


ous  and  immortal :  Who,  by  thy  as. 
cension  triumphedst  over  ^  death,  and 
ledst  captivity  captive :  Who  accord- 
ing  to  thy  promise  didst  send  down  the 
Spirit  that  proceedeth  from  the  Father 
and  Thee,  the  Comforter  and  Enlivener ; 
who,  stretching  forth  the  bounty  of 
thy  Almighty  hand,  didst  shed  upon  the 
chosen  children  of  Adam,  that  glory 
which  neither  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
hath  heard,  nor  hath  it  entered  into  the 
heart  of  man,  and  who  wiH  come^  forth, 
in  power  and  majesty,  to  judge  the 
living  and  the  dead,  before  whose 
throne  all  mortals  shall  appear  :  Grant 
us  to  celebrate  those  mysteries  to  thy 
honour  suid  our  own  salvation :  who, 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
livest  and  reignest  one  God  for  all 
eternity.     Amen. 

%*  The  repetition  of  the  above 
Prayers  for  meditation  is  not  absolutely 
necessary.  Those  who  cannot  meditate 
on  the  mysteries,  may  say  the  Creed 
before-hand,  in  this  Rosary,  and  in  that 
of  the  Blessed  Virgin.  The  works  be- 
longing to  them,  do  not  bind  under  any 
Kin. 

Those  who  are  in  the  society  of  the 
Rosary  of  the  names  of  Jesus,  may  have 
a  plenary   indulgence  on    lew   year's 


ROSART,  B.  y.   M.  321 

day  the  same  that  is  grar.ted  in  the 
year  of  Jubilee.  Also  on  every  second 
Sunday  in  the  month.  At  the  time  of 
being  received  into  the  society.  At  the 
article  of  death.  And  on  each  day  of 
the  fifteen  mysteries. 


THE  ROSARY  OP  THE  BLESSED 

VIRGIN. 

The  jojiful  Mysteries  assigned  for  Mon» 
days  and  Thursdays  throughout  the 
Year,  the  Sundays  of  Advent,  and 
after  Epiphany  till  Lent. 

[n  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

V.  Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace,  our 
Lord  is  with  thee. 

R.  Blessed  art  thou  amongst  women, 
and  blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb^ 
Jesus. 

V.  Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  open  my  lips. 

R.  And  my  tongue  shall  announce 
Ihy  praise. 

V.  Incline  unto  my  aid,  O  God. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  &c. 
Allekia,  or  praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord, 
King  of  eternal  glory 


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ROSABTi  B.  y.   M. 


THE  FfRST  MYSTERY* — THE   ANNUNCIATION. 

The  Meditation.       ' 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  the  Angel  Uabriel  saluted  our 
blessed  Lady  with  the  title  Full  of 
Grace,  and  declared  unto  her  the  in- 
carnation of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Then  say^  Our  Father,  once , 
Hail  Mary,  ten  times, 

O  HOLY  Mary,  Queen  of  Virgins, 
by  the  most  high  mystery  of  the  incar- 
nation of  thy  beloved  Son,  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  by  which  our  salvation 
was  so  happily  begun ;  obtain  for  us, 
by  thy  intercessipn,  light  to  know  this 
80  great  benefit  which  he  hath  be- 
stowed upon  us,  vouchsafing  in  it  to 
make  himself  our  brother,  and  thee, 
his  own  most  beloved  Mother,  our  Mo. 
ther  also.     Amen. 


THE  SECOND  MYSTERY. — THE  VISIT ATIOK. 

The  Meditation 

LET  US  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  under- 
standing from  the  Angol,  that  her 
cousin  St.  Elizabeth,  had  conceived, 
went  with  haste  into  the  mountains  of 
Judea  to  visit  her,  and  remained*  with 
her  three  months. 


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The  Prayer. 

O  HOLY  Virgin,  ip^st  spotlesH 
mirror  of  humility,  by  that  exceed 
ing  charity  which  moved  thee  to  visit 
thy  holy  cousin,  8t«  Elizabeth,  obtain 
for  us  by  thy  intercession,  that  our 
hearts  may  be  so  visited  by  thy  most 
holy  Son,  that  being  free  from  all  sin, 
we  may  pmisfe  him  and  give  him  thauke 
for  ever.     Amen. 

THE  THIRD  MTSTEIIT. — THE  NATIVITT. 

The  Meditatum, 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery. 
how  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  when 
the  time  of  her  delivery  was  come, 
brought  forth  our  Redeemer  Christ 
Jesus,  at  midnight,  and  laid  him  in  a 
manger,  because  there  was  no  room  for 
him  in  the  inns  at  Bethlehem. 
The  Prayer. 

O  MOST  pure  Mother  of  God,  by 
thy  virginal  and  most  joyful  delivery, 
by  which  thou  gavest  unto  the  world 
thy  Son  our  Saviour  ;  we  beseech  thee, 
obtain  for  us,  by  thy  intercession,  grace 
to  lead  such  pure  and  holy  lives  in 
this  world,  that  we  may  worthily  sing 
without  ceasing,  both  by  day  and 
night,  the  mercies  of  thy  Son,  and 
his  benetits  to  us  by  thee.     Amen 


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THE  FOURTH  WTTSTERY.-THE  FRESENTATIOIX. 

The  Meditation, 
LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  the  most  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  od 
the  day  of  her  purification,  presented 
the  child  Jesus  in  the  temple,  where 
holy  Simeon,  giving  thanks  to  God 
with  great  devotion,  received  him  into 

his  arms.  • 

The  Prayer. 
O  HOLY  Virgin  and  admirable  Mis. 
tress  and  Pattern  of  Obedience,  who 
didst  present  in  the  temple  the  Lord  of 
the  temple  ;  obtain  for  us,  of  thy  be- 
loved Son,  that  with  holy  Simeon  and 
devout  Anne,  we  may  praise  and  glo- 
rify  him  for  ever.     Amen. 

THE  FIFTH  MYSTERY. — THE  FINDING  IN  THE 

TEMPLE. 

The  Meditaiioru 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  having 
lost  her  beloved  Son  in  Jerusalem, 
sought  him  for  the  space  of  three  days, 
and  at  length  found  him  the  fourth  day 
in  the  temple,  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors, 
disputing  with  them,  being  then  but 
twelve  years  old. 

T%6  Prayer. 

MOST  blessed  Virgin,  more   than 
Martyr  in  thy  sufferings,  and   yet  the 


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comfort  of  such  as  are  afflicted  ;  by 
that  unspeakable  joy,  wherewith  thy  soul 
was  ravished  in  finding  thy  beloved 
Son  in  the  temple,  in  the  midst  of  the 
doctors,  disputing  with  them  ;  obtain  of 
him  for  us  so  to  seek  him  and  to  find 
him  in  the  holy  Catholic  church,  thai 
►we  may  never  be  separated  from  him. 
Amen. 

Salve  Regina, 

HAIL  !  holy  Queen,  Mother  of  Mer 
cy,  our  Life,  our  Sweetness  and  our 
Hope  ;  to  thee  do  we  cry,  poor  banished 
sons  of  Eve ;  to  thee  do  we  send  up 
our  sighs,  mourning  and  weeping  in 
this  valley  of  tears :  turn  then,  most 
gracious  advocate,  thy  eyes  of  mercy 
towards  us,  and  after  this  our  exile, 
show  unto  us  the  blessed  fruit  of  thy 
womb,  Jesus.  O  most  clement,  most 
pious  and  most  sweet  Virgin  Mary. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  Mother  of 
God. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of 
the  promises  of  Christ. 

Let  us  pray, 

HEAR,  0  merciful  God,  the  prayers 
of  thy  servants,  that  we  who  meet 
together  in  the  society  of  the  most  holy 
Rosary  of  the  blessed  Virgin  Mother  of 
Grod,  may  through  her  intercession,  be 


J26  ROSARY,  B.  V.  M. 

delivered  by  thee  from  the  dangers 
that  continually  hang  over  us.  Amen. 
0  GOD,  whose  only-begotten  Son, 
by  his  life,  death,  and  resurrection, 
has  purchased  for  us  the  rewards  of 
eternal  life  ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  meditating  upon  those  mysteries, 
in  the  most  holy  Rosary  of  the  blessed 
Virgin  Mary,  we  may  imitate  what 
they  contain,  and  obtain  what  they 

{romise,  through  the  same  Christ  our 
(Ord. 

The  Dolorous  or  Sorrowful  Mysteries^ 

for  Tuesdays  and  Fridar^      rough- 

out  the  Year^  and  the  Sundays  in  Lent, 

THE  FIRST  MYSTERY.  — THE  PRAYER  AND 
BLOODY  SWEAT  OF  OUR  BLESSED  SAVIOUR 
IN  THE  GARDEN. 

The  Meduation. 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  our  Lord  Jesus  was  so  afflicted 
for  us  in  the  garden  of  Gethsemane, 
that  his  body  was  bathed  in  a  bloody 
sweat,  which  ran  trickling  down  in  great 
dro|)s   to  the  ground. 

C>ur  Father,  Src,  once  ;  Hail  Mary, 
^c,  ten  times.  ' 

The  Prctyer. 

MOST  holy  Virgin,  more  than  Mar- 
tyr,  by  that  ardent  prayer  which  thy 
beloved    Son    poured    forth    unto   \ua 


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Father  in  the  garden,  vouchsafe  to  in- 
tercede  for  us,  that  our  passions  being 
reduced  to  the  obedience  of  reason,  we 
may  always  and  in  all  things  conform 
and  subject  ourselves  to  the  will  of  God. 
Amen. 

THE  SECOND  MYSTERY. — THE  SCOURGINO 
OF  JESUS  AT   THE  PILLAR. 

The  Meditation, 
LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  most 
cruelly  scourged  in  Pilate's  house,  the 
number  of  stripes  they  gave  him  being 
above  five  thousand,  as  it  was  revealed 

to  St.  Bridget. 

The  Prayer, 
O  MOTHER  of  God,  overflowing 
Fountain  of  patience,  by  those  stripes 
thy  only  and  most  beloved  Son  vouch- 
safed to  suffer  for  us,  obtain  of  him  for 
us  grace,  that  we  may  know  how  to 
mortify  our  rebellious  senses,  and  cut 
off  all  occasions  of  sinning  with  that 
sword  of  grief  and  compassion  which 
pierced  thy  most  tender  soul.     Amen. 

THE  THIRD  MYSTERY. — THE  CROWKTNG  07 
JESUS  WITH  THORNS. 

The  Meditation. 
LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how   those   cruel    ministers  of   Satan 
platted  a  crown  of  sharp  thorns,  and 


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moet  cruelly  pressed  it  on  th'~   most 
sacred  head  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Prayer. 

O  MOTHER  of  our  eternal  Prince 
and  King  of  Glory,  by  those  sharp 
thorns  wherewith  his  most  holy  head 
was  pierced,  we  bese(jch  thee,  that  by 
thy  intercession,  we  may  be  delivered 
here  from  all  motions  of  pride,  and  in 
the  day  of  Judgment  irom  that  confu- 
sion which  our  sins  deserve.     Amen. 

THE  FOURTH  MYSTERY. — JESUS  CARRYINO 

HIS  CROSS. 

The  MedUaiioTL 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  [being 
sentenced  to  die]  bore  with  great  pa- 
tience the  Cross  which  was  laid  upon 
him  for  his  greater  torment  nnd  igno. 
miny. 

The  Prayer. 

O  HOLY  Virgin,  example  of  pa- 
tience,  by  the  most  painful  carrying  of 
the  Cross,  on  which  thy  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  bore  the  heavy  weight  of 
our  sins,  obtain  for  us  of  him  by  thy 
intercession,  courage  and  strength,  to 
follow  his  steps,  and  bear  our  cross 
afler  him  to  the  end  of  our  lives. 
Amen. 


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THE  FUTH  MTSTERT. — ^THE  CRUCIFI¥ION. 

The  Mediiatum. 
LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
Kow  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  being  come 
to  Mount  Calvary,  was  stripped  of  his 
clothes,  and  his  hands  and  feet  most 
cruelly  nailed  to  the  Cross,  i.*"*  the  pre- 
sence  of  his  most  afflicted  Mother. 

The  Prayer. 

HOLY  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  as  the 
body  of  thy  beloved   Son   was  for  us 
extended  on  the  Cross,  so  may  our  de- 
sires be  daily  more  and  more  stretched 
out    in    his   service,    and    our    hearts 
wounded  with  compassion  of  his  most 
bitter  passion ;  and  thou,  O  most  blessed 
Virgin,  vouchsafe  to  negotiate  for  and 
with  us  the  work  of  our  salvation,  by 
thy  powerful  intercession.     Amen. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 
Hail  holy  Queen,  &c.     With  iht 
verse  and  prayer  as  before. 

The  Glorious  Mysteries  for  Wednesdays 
ajid  Saturdays  throughout  the  year; 
and  Sundays  after  Easter  until  Advent, 

•niK  FIRST  MYSTERY. — THE  RESURRECTIOB. 

The  Meditation, 
LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how    our     Lord     Jesus     Christ,     tri- 
umphing    gloriously  over  death,   rose 


oo 


380  BosARYi  B.  y.  M« 

again  the  third  day,  iminort<il  and  ini' 

passible. 

Our  Father,  Src,  once.     Hail  Mary, 

ten  times* 

llie  Prayer. 

O  GLORIOUS  Virgin  Mary,  by  that 

unspeakable    joy    thou    receivedst    in 

the   resurrection  of  thy  only  beloved 

Son,  we  beseech  thee,  obtain  of  him  for 

us,  that  our  hearts  may  never  go  astray 

after  the  false  joys  of  tnis  world,  but 

may  be  ever  and  wholly  employed  in 

pursuit  of  the  only  true  and  solid  joys 

of  heaven.     Amen. 

THE  SECOND  MYSTERY* — ^THE   ASCENSION. 

The  Meditation, 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
now  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  forty 
days  after  his  resurrection,  ascended 
into  heaven,  attended  by  angels,  in 
sight  of  his  most  holy  Mother,  and  his 
Apostles  and  Disciples,  to  the  great 
admiration  of  them  all. 

The  Prayer. 

O  MOTHER  of  God,  comfort  of  the 
afflicted,  as  thy  beloved  Son,  when 
he  ascended  into  heaven,  lifted  up  his 
hands,  and  blessed  his  Apostles,  so 
vouchsafe,  most  holy  Mother,  to  lift  up 
thy  pure  hands  to  him  for  us,  that  we 
may  enjoy  the  benefit.  of,»  his  bk«3ing 


ROSARY,  B.    V.   M.  881 

heie  on  earth,  and  hereafter  in  heavon. 
Amen. 

TBS  THIRO  KYSTERY. — THE  DESCENT  OF  THS 
HOLY  GHOST. 

The  Meditation. 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  myster); 
bow  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  being 
seated  on  the  right  hand  of  God,  sent 
(as  he  had  promised)  the  Holy  Ghost 
upon  his  Apostles,  who  after  he  ascend- 
ed,  returning  to  Jerusalem,  continued 
in  prayer  and  supplication  with  the 
blessed  Virgin  Mary,  expecting  the 
performance  of  his  promise. 

The  Prayer, 
O  SACRED  Virgin,  tabernacle  of  the 
Floly  Ghost,  we  beseech  thee,  obtain 
by  thy  intercession,  that  this  most  sweet 
Comforter,  whom  thy  beloved  Son  sent 
down  Tipon  his  Apostles,  filling  them 
thereby  with  spiritual  joy,  may  teach  us 
In  this  world  the  true  way  of  salvation, 
and  make  us  walk  in  the  paths  of  virtue 
and  good  works.     Amen. 

THE  FOURTH  MYSTERY. — ^THE  ASSUMPTIONi 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  the  glorious  Virgin,  twelve  years 
after  the  resurrection  of  her  Son,  passed 
out  of  this  world  unto  him.  and  v^f  \ y 


883  ROSARYf  B.   V.  K. 

him  assumed  into  heaven,  accompamed 
by  the  holy  angels.  " 

The  Prayer. 
O  MOST  prudent  Virgin,  who  en- 
tering into  the  heavenly  palace  didst 
f:U  the  holy  angels  with  joy,  and 
man  with  hope ;  vouchsafe  to  intercede 
for  us  in  the  hour  of  our  death,  that 
being  free  from  the  illusions  and  tempt- 
ations of  the  devil,  we  may  joyfully  and 
securely  pass  out  of  this  temporal  state 
to  enjoy  the  happiness  of  eternal  life. 
Amen. 

THE  nFTH  MTSTERT. — THE  CBOWNINQ  OF 
THE  BLESSED  VIBGIN. 

The  Meditation. 

LET  us  contemplate  in  this  mystery, 
how  the  glorious  Virgin  Mary  was,  with 
great  jubilee  and  exultation  of  the  whole 
court  of  Heaven,  and  particular  glory  of 
all  the  Saints,  crowned  by  her  Son  witb 
the  brightest  diadem  of  glory. 

The  Prayer, 

O  GLORIOUS  Queen  of  all  the  hea 
venly  citizens,  we  beseech  thee,  ac- 
cept this  Rosary  which  (as  a  crown  of 
roses)  we  offer  at  thy  feet ;  and  grant, 
most  gracious  Lady,  that  by  thy  inter- 
cession, our  souls  may  be  inflamed 
with  so  ardent  a  desire  of  seeing  thee 
so    gloriously    crowned,    that  it  ma> 


t'tlATKIlS    OF   ST.   BRIDGET.       333 

lever  die  in  us,  until  it  shall  be  chan- 
gred  into  the  happy  fruition  of  thy 
biassed  sight     Arnen 

Hail   holy  Queen.  &c.     ^iih  the 
T.crne  n7id  prayer  as  b*ifo't 


THE  PRAYERS  OF  ST.  BRIDGET. 

To  he  said    in   honour  of  the  sacred 
Wounds  of  our  blessed  saviour. 

1.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
eternal  sweetness  of  those  who  love 
thee ;  and  joy,  desire,  and  firm  hope 
of  the  hopeless ;  solace  of  the  sor^ 
rowful,  and  most  merciful  lover  of 
all  penitent  sinners ;  who  hast  said 
thy  delight  is  to  be  with  the  sons  of 
men  ;  for  the  love  of  whom  thou  didst 
assume  human  nature  in  the  fulness  of 
time ;  remember,  most  sweet  Lord  Jesua, 
all  those  sharp  sorrows  which  did  pierce 
thy  sacred  soul,  from  the  first  instant 
of  thy  incarnation,  until  the  time  of  thy 
sorrowful  passion  pre-ordained  from 
all  eternity :  remember,  O  most  ami* 
able  Saviour,  all  that  bitter  anguish 
thou  didst  suffer,  when  at  thy  last  sup. 

Eir  thou  didst  wash  the  feet  of  thy 
iaciples,  didst  feed  them  with  the 
sacred  banquet  of  thy  precious  body 
and  blood,  and  most  sweetly  comforting 


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PRA  ITERS  OF  ST.    BRIDQET. 


them,   didst   foretell  them  thy  ensuing 

Sission ;  after  which,  going  to  Mount 
livet,  thou  saidst,  My  soul  is  sorrowful 
unto  death.  Remember,  I  beseech  thee, 
O  most  sweet  Saviour,  that  bitter  grief 
and  anguish  which  thy  sacred  soul  did 
suffer  when  praying  three  several  times 
to  thy  heavenly  Father,  thou  didsl 
sweat  water  and  blood,  thou  wast  be. 
trayed  by  thy  own  disciple,  apprehended 
by  thy  chosen  people,  accused  \>y  false 
witnesses,  unjustly  arraigned  before 
three  judges,  and  in  thy  chosen  city,  in 
the  Paschal  solemnity,  in  the  flourish- 
ing age  of  thy  youth,  wrongfully  con- 
demned, bound,  beaten,  spurned,  spil 
upon,  despoiled  of  thy  garments,  and 
clothed  with  others  in  scorn ;  wasl 
blind-folded,  buffeted,  spit  upon  again, 
bound  naked  to  a  pillar,  most  cruelly 
scourged,  crowned  with  thorns,  struck 
with  a  reed,  and  afflicted  with  innu- 
merable other  torments,  pains,  and 
injuries.  O  my  Lord  Jesus,  by  the 
memory  and  merit  of  all  that  bittei 
pain  and  anguish  before  thou  breath- 
edst  thy  last  upon  the  press,  vouch- 
safe  to  grant  me,  befoi^e  my  death, 
true  contrition,  entire  confession,  a 
flowing  fountain  of  tears,  full  satisfac* 


PSATBR8  07  ST.   BRIDGBT.       880 

tion  and  plenary  remission  of  all  my 
gins*    Amen. 

O  most  gracious  Lord  Jesus,  be  pro- 
pitious to  me  a  sinner. 
Our  Father,  &c.  Hail  Mary,  &c. 

2.  0  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  ever- 
flowing  Fountain  of  heavenly  delights, 
remember,  I  beseech  thee,  that  grief 
and  sorrow  which  thou  didst  suffer 
when  thy  cruel  enemies,  like  fierce 
lions,  with  furious  and  dreadful  looks, 
compassing  thee  round  about,  did  tear 
off  thy  hair,  spit  upon  thy  sacred  face, 
scratch,  buffet  thee,  and  with  all  manner 
of  unheard-of  injuries^  outrages,  an/ 
torments,  did  most  cruelly  and  basely 
blaspheme,  scorn,  and  affront  thee.  O 
most  sweet  Lc  d  Jesus,  by  all  those 
most  barbarous  and  inhuman  outrages 
which  thou  didst  suffer,  vouchsafe  to 
deliver  me  from  all  my  enemies,  visible 
and  invisible,  that,  protected  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings,  I  may  safely  ar. 
rive  at  the  port  of  eternal  gloiy.    Amen. 

O  most  gracious  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be 
propitious  to  me  a  sinner. 

8.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  om- 
nipotent Creator  and  Fabricator  of  the 
world,  and  Repairer  of  mankind,  who 
containest  both  heaven  and  earth  in  thy 


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hand,  and  whose  immensity  no  bounds 
can  limit :  remember,  I  beseech  thee, 
that  bitter  pain  and  anguish  which  thou 
didst  endure,  when  the  perfidious  Jews 
pierced  thy  delicate  and  tender  hands 
and  feet  with  most  rough  and  blunt 
nails,  stretching  them  forth  violently 
with  cords  to  the  holes  which  they  had 
made  in  the  Cross.  Thus  they  heaped 
dolours  upon  dolours,  most  cruelly  dis- 
jointing  all  thy  bones,  breaking  all  thy 
veins,  and  renewing  all  thy  sacred 
wounds.  O  most  sweet  Jesus,  by  the 
memory  of  all  these  pains  and  torments 
on  the  Cross,  vouchsafe  to  give  me  thy 
fear  and  love,  with  perfect  charity 
towards  my  neighbour.  Amen. 
O  most  pious  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

4.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  hea- 
venly Physician  of  human  nature,  and 
eternal  King,  remember,  I  beseech  thee, 
all  those  bitter  pains  which  thou  didst 
endure  in  thy  sacred  members,  who 
being  hoisted  up  upon  the  Cross  with  aT^ 
thy  precious  body  rent  and  torn,  all  tiij 
bones  being  so  disjointed  that  not  Oiie 
remained  in  its  right  place  ;  not 
having  from  the  crown  of  thy  head 
unto  the  soles  of  thy  feet,  any  part 
left  whole,  so  that  no  dolour  could  be 
compared  to  thine,  at  \ihich  time  being 


unmindtul  of  thine  own  torments,  thou 
didst  mercitully  pray  to  thy  heavenly 
Father  for  thy  cruel  enemies,  sayings 
Father^  forgive  them^  for  they  know  nei 
what  they  do.  O  most  moek  and  mer« 
ciful  Lord  Jesus,  by  this  thy  admirable 
benignity,  good-^^iss,  love,  and  mercy, 
and  by  all  thy  bluer  pains  and  torments, 
grant  that  the  memory  of  thy  dolorous 
passion  may  be  to-  me  a  most  powerful 
protection  of  my  soul  and  body,  against 
all  tie  der*^its,tempto.tions,  and  molesta- 
tions of  the  de  Us,  my  cruel  enemies. 
Amen. 
O  mo5 1  i  lerciful  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

5.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Mirror  of  eternal  brightness,  and  wis- 
dom of  the  omnipotent  Father,  remem- 
ber the  bitter  grief  and  sorrow  thy 
«acred  soul  didst  feel,  when  beholding  in 
the  clear  mirror  of  thy  divine  presence^ 
the  predestination  of  the  elect,  who 
d>  rough  the  merits  of  thy  most  whole- 
some passion  were  to  be  saved,  and  tho 
reprobation  of  the  wicked,  who  for 
their  ingratitude  were  to  be  damned, 
and  the  abyss  of  thy  immense  mercy, 
by  which  thou  didst  commiserate  and 
shed  tears  for  us  miserable,  lost,  forlorn 
sinners  :  and  chiefly  by  that  mercy 
thou  didst  show  to  the  thief  upon  tM 


836 


PRAYERS   OF  ST.   BRIDGET. 


Cross,  saying  to  him,  This  day  thou 
shall  he  toith  me  in  Iaradise%  I  beseech 
thee,  O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  my 
Lord  and  my  God,  to  show  the  like 
mercy  to  me,  now,  and  at  the  hour  of 
my  death.     Amen. 

O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

6.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  om- 
nipotent King  and  most  amiable  friend, 
remember  the  bitter*  grief  and  sorrow 
thy  sacred  soul  did  suffer,  when  being 
forsaken  by  all  thy  friends  and  acquaint- 
ance, thou  didst  hang  naked,  rent,  and 
torn  upon  the  Cross,  not  having  any 
to  comfort  or  compassionate  thee,  but 
only  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary,  thy 
Mother,  who  standing  under  the  Cross, 
in  the  bitterness  of  her  soul,  accompa- 
nied thee  in  all  thy  torments,  unto  whom 
thou  didst  commend  thy  beloved  disci- 
pie  St.  John  in  thy  place,  saying  unto 
her,  Woman,  behold  tlty  son  !  and  after 
to  that  disciple.  Behold  thy  Mother  / 
O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  by  that 
sword  which  did  then  transpierce  her 
sacred  soul,  and  by  the  tender  love 
and  compassion  wherewith  thou  didst 
behold  the  sad  distress  of  thy  sorrowftil 
Mother,  have  pity  and  compassion  on 
me,  I  beseech  thee,  my  dearest  Lord 
and  mercifully  help,  comfort,  succoiir 


PRAYBBS   Of    ST     BRIDGET. 


380 


and  assist  me  in  all  my  tribulations, 
adversities,  necessitiesj,  sorrows,  and 
sufferings,  both  spiritual  and  corporal. 
Amen. 

O  most  blessed  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

7.  O  MOST  sweet  and  blessed  Lord 
Jesus,  crown  of  joy,  treasure  of  felicity, 
sweet  source  of  consolation,  and  un- 
exhausted fountain  of  mercy  ;  who, 
hanging  on  the  Cross,  out  of  the  most 
inflamed  desire  thou  hadst  of  the  salva- 
tion of  our  souls,  saidst,  I  thirst  for  the 
redemption  of  mankind.  O  dearest 
Lord,  by  this  thy  ardent  charity,  in- 
flame our  hearts  with  thy  holy  love, 
enkindle  our  desires  to  accomplish  dili- 
gently all  good  works,  and  wholly  ex- 
tinguish in  me  the  heat  of  all  evil  con- 
cupiscence,  and  worldly  affections. 
Amen. 

O  most  excellent  Lord  Jesus,  dec. 

8.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  th« 
true  light  of  those  that  believe  in  thee, 
suavity  of  our  hearts,  and  sovereign 
solace  of  all  fiithful  souls,  by  that 
bitter  gall  and  vinegar  thou  didst  taste 
upon  the  Cross  at  the  hour  of  thy  death, 
grant  us,  miserable  sinners,  grace 
worthily  to  receive  at  all  times  (and 
particularly  at  the  hour  of  our  death) 


i 


840 


PRATERS  OP    ST.    BRIDGE'!. 


thy  most  precious  body  and  blood,  that 
by  the  virtue  of  .this  divine  banquet,  and 
all  other  salutary  sacraments,  we  may 
be  preserved  from  all  evils,  sins,  and 
punishments,  and,  replenished  with  all 
joy,  securely  appear  in  thy  divine  pre 
sence.     Amen. 

O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  (fee. 

9.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  King 
of  Virtues,  and  source  of  all  delights, 
remember,  I  beseech  thee,  that  exces- 
sive pain  and  anguish  thou  didst  endure 
for  us  sinners  on  the  Gross,  when 
through  the  bitterness  of  death,  and  the 
impious  blasphemies,  derisions,  scorns, 
and  reproaches  of  the  Jews,  with  a 
loud  voice  and  weeping  eyes,  thou 
didst  cry  to  thy  heavenly  Father, 
with  this  sad  complaint,  My  God,  my 
God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  O 
most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  by  this  thy 
bitter  torment,  sorrow,  grief,  and  an- 
guish, vouchsafe,  I  beseech  thee,  to 
have  pity  on  me,  and  succour  me  in  all 
my  sorrows,  sufferances,  and  tribula- 
Itions,  and  particularly  at  the  hour  of 
my  death :  O  then,  my  dearest  Lord 
and  my  God,  vouchsafe  to  assist  and 
succour  me,  and  do  not  forsake  me,  I 
beseech  thee.     Amen. 

O  most  gracious  Lord  Jesus,  6cc. 


FRAYEHS   OF   ST.   BRIDGET.        341 

10.  O  MOST  sacred  Lord  Jesas,  Al. 
pha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
end  of  all  things,  and  mirror  of  all  vir- 
tues, remember  how,  from  the  crown  of 
thy  head  to  thy  feet,  thou  wert  im. 
merged  in  the  deluge  of  thy  dolorous 
passion,  for  the  love  of  us  vile  sinners, 
O  my  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  by  the 
length,  breadth,  greatness,  and  multi. 
tude  of  thy  most  sacred  wounds,  take 
from  me  the  love  of  the  world  ;  and 
teach  me,  by  true  and  perfect  charity, 
.always  to  keep  thy  holy  laws  and  com- 
mandments.     Amen. 

O  most  wise  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

11.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus, 
sovereign  goodness,  eternal  beatitude 
of  thy  Saints,  and  most  profound  abyss 
of  mercy !  by  the  deep  and  dolorous 
wounds  which  did  not  only  transpierce 
thy  sacred  flesh,  but  even  thy  bowels, 
and  the  marrow  of  thy  bones,  be  merci- 
ful to  me  a  sinner,  who  now  am  drowned 
in  my  sins  and  iniquities,  and  hide  me  ia 
thy  sacred  wounds  from  the  face  of  thy 
wrath,  until  thy  indignation  be  past 
away  and  appeased.     Amen. 

O  most  potent  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

12.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  mir- 
ror  of  truth,  pledge  of  union,  and  bond 
of  charity  ;  remember  the  innumerable 


I  «■! 


342        PRATERS  OF  ST.   BRIDOBT. 

multitude  of  all  those  painful  wounds 
wherewith  thou  wast  covered  from  head 
to  foot ;  all  thy  holy  body  most  cruelly 
rent  and  torn  by  the  impious,  and  dyed 
with  thy  most  precious  blood,  all  which 
most  dreadful  dolours  thou  didst  en* 
dure  for  us  vile  sinners.  O  most  glo. 
rious  Lord,  engrave  these  thy  dolours 
deeply  in  my  heart,  and  write  them 
mere  with  thy  precious  blood,  that 
in  them  I  may  always  read  thy  love 
and  dolours,  so  that  the  memory  of  thy 
painful  passion  may  daily  be  renewed 
in  me,  and  my  love  increased  to- 
wards t'lee,  and  I  remain  perpetually 
thankful  to  thy  immense  charity  to 
the  last  period  of  my  life,  until  I 
come  to  enjoy  thee  my  only  dear 
Lord,  and  most  desired  treasure, 
abounding  with  all  joy  and  felicity, 
which  through  thy  goodness  be  pleased 
to  grant,  O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus. 
A.men. 
O  most  noble  Jesus,  &c. 

13.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  most 
victorious  Lion,  and  invincible,  tri- 
umphant,  and  immortal  King,  remem- 
ber, I  beseech  thee,  all  that  bitter  pain 
and  anguish  thou  dr'st  endure,  when  all 
the  forces  of  thy  soul  and  body  failing, 
bowing   down   thy   sacred    head,    thou 


PRATERS  OF  ST.   BRIDGET*        348 

saidsty  It  is  consummated.  O  dearest 
Lord,  by  those  thy  deadly  dolours,  have 
mercy  on  me  at  my  last  passage,  when 
my  heart  and  soul  shall  be  in  anguish 
and  anxiety.  Amen. 
O  most  noble  Lord  Jesus,  &c. 

14.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  only 
begotten  Son  of  the  eternal  Father, 
figure  of  his  substance,  splendour  of 
his  glory,  remember  that  most  earnest 
recommendation  wherewith  thou  didst 
commend  thy  sacred  soul  to  thy  om- 
nipolent  Father  upon  the  cross,  saying, 
Father  into  thy  hands  I  commend  my 
spirit :  at  which  time  thou  didst  hang 
naked  upon  the  Cross,  with  thy  most 
holy  body  ill  over  wounded,  rent,  and 
lorn,  pouring  forth  streams  of  most 
precious  blood,  with  thy  face  pale  and 
wan,  thy  head  crowned  with  thorns, 
thy  arms  extended,  thy  hands  nailed, 
ihy  veins  broken,  thy  bones  disjointed, 
thy  bowels  of  mercy  opened,  thine 
eyes  weeping  and  obscured,  thy  voice 
failing,  thy  palate  thirsting,  and  thy 
whole  heart  broken.  O  my  most 
merciful  Lord,  unto  all  those  cruel 
pains  and  torments  didst  thou  deliver 
thy  most  sacred,  innocent,  tender,  pure 
and  precious  body,  for  the  redemption 
of  us  most  wretched,  vile,  and  miserable 


844        PRATERS  or  8T«   BRIDOBT. 

sinners,  and  in  this  manner  renderedst 
thy  sweet  soul  to  thy  celestial  Father, 
by  which  most  precious  and  innocent 
deatli  of  thmfij  :iTid  by  the  virtue  of  the 
holy  C  nss,  I  bt^seech  thee,  O  Father  of 
mercy,  and  omr  rotent  King  of  Saints, 
to  give  me  grace  to  resist  the  world, 
the  flesh,  and  the  devil,  that  being  dead 
to  all  tpirrestrial  things,  I  may  live  tc 
ihoe  alone,  and  have  the  happiness  to  be 
received  h^  thee  at  my  last  passage, 
when  this  miserable  exile  shall  be  ended. 
Amen. 

« 

O  most  pious  Lord  Jesus,  &c« 

15.  O  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus,  most 
flourishing,  true,  and  faithful  vine,  re- 
member the  superabundant  effusion  of 
thy  precious  blood,  which  thou  didst 
pour  forth  so  plenteously  from  all  parts 
of  thy  holy  body,  like  a  cluster  of 
pressed  grapes,  when  thou  thyself  alone 
didst  tread  the  vine-press  on  the  Cross, 
and  out  of  thy  pierced  side  didst  give 
us  water  And  wine  to  drink,  not  leaving 
so  much  as  one  drop,  being  then  like  a 
bundle  of  pure  and  precious  myrrh : 
thou  wast  hanged  on  high  upon  the 
Cross,  at  which  time  the  marrow  of  thy 
bones  dried  up,  and  thy  most  delicate 
and  tender  body  wholly  fainted  and 
iailed.     O  most  sweet  Ijord  Jesus,  by 


nUTBRS  07  ST.  BHIDOET.        845 

this  most  liberal  efiusion  of  thy  procioai? 
blood,  by  all  the  sacred  wounds  of  thy 
bitter  passion,  vouchsafe  to  wound  my 
heart  with  that  tender  love  wherewith 
the  holy  heart  of  thy  .most  blessed 
Mother  was  wounded  under  the  Cross, 
that  tears  of  love  and  penance  may  be 
my  bread  day  and  nighty  and  convert 
me  wholly  to  thee,  that  my  heart  may  be 
thy  perpetual  habitation,  my  conversa- 
tion  pleasing  and  acceptable  to  thy  di- 
vine  Majesty,  and  the  end  of  my  life  so 
precious  in  thy  sight,  that  having  finished 
this  mortal  pilgrimage,  I  may  be  ad- 
mitted into  immortal  glory :  to  praise  and 
glorify  thee,  nfy  sovereign  Lord,  in  the 
swecjt  society  of  the  holy  angels  and 
s^nts  to  all  eternity.     Amen. 

2B 


846 


DOMINICA  AD  VESPERAS. 


V.  DEUS  in  adjutorium  meum  in. 
tende. 

R.  Domine,  ad  adjuvandum  me  fes. 
tina.' 

Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,  et  Spiritui 
Sancto.  Sicut  erat  in  principio,  et  nunc 
et  semper,  et  in  saecula  seeculorium. 
Amen.     A.Ieluja,  \ 

N.  B.  vel,         ^ 

Laus  tibi  Domine,  Hex  sternse  gkx. 
rise. 

Antiphana.     Dixit  Dominus. 
AnL  Alleluja. 

Psalmus  109l 

DIXIT  Dommus  Domino  meo :  *  Sedo 
a.dexteris  meis. 

Donee  ponam  inimicos  tuos :  *  sea- 
bellum  pedum  tuorum* 

Virgam  virtutis  tuie  emittet  Dominus 
ex  Sion:  '*' dominare  in  medio  inimi. 
oorum  tuorum. 

Tecum  principium  in  die  virtutis  tusB 
in  splendoribus  sanatorium  :  *  ex  utero 
ante  luciferum  genui  te. 

-Juravit  dominus  et  non  pasnitebit 
cum :  *  Tu  es  Sacerdos  in  aiternumi 
secundum  ordinem  MelcKisedech. 


847 

VESPERS,  OR  EVENING  SONG 
FOR  SUNDAY. 


V.  O  GOD,  come  to  my  assistance. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  mo. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
<6on,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost.    As  it  was 
in   the  beginning,   is    now,  and   ever 
shall  be,  world  without   end.     Amen 
Allelujah. 

N.  B.  or, 

Praise  be  to  thee,  O  Lord,  King  o/ 
eternal  glory. 

The  Antiphan.  The  Lord  said. 

AnU  Allelujah. 

Psalm  109. 

THE  Lord  said  to  my  Lord :  Sit  on 
my  right  hand. 

Until  I  ihake  thy  enemies  the  fool* 
stool  of  thy  feet. 

The  Lord  will  send  the  sceptre  of  thy 
power  out  of  Sion :  rule  thou  in  the 
midst  of  thy  enemies. 

Dominion  shall  be  with  thee  in  the 
day  of  thy  power,  in  the  brightness  of 
tlie  saints :  from  the  womb  before  the 
day-star  I  begat  thee. 

The  Lord  swore,  and  it  shall  not  re* 
pent  him:  thou  art  a  priest  for  ever, 
according  to  the  order  of  Melchiscdcch. 


848  AD  VESFEBAS. 

Domiims  a  dextris  tuia  :  *  confregil 
in  die  irae  sugb  reges. 

Judicabit  in  nationibus  implebit  roi. 
nas :  *  conquassabit.  capita  in  terra 
multorum. 

De  torrente  in  via  bibet :  *  propterea 
exaltabit  caput. 

Gloria  Patri,  &c. 

AnU  Dixit  Dominus  Domino  meo, 
Sede  a  dextris  meis.  \ 

Ant.  Fidelia.  \ 

Psalmus  110. 

CONFITEBOR  tibi  Domine  in  toto 
corde  meo :  *  in  concilio  justorum  et 
congregatione. 

Magna  opera  Domini :  *  exquisita  in 
omnes  voluntates  ejus.  * 

Confessio  et  magnificentia  opus  ejus : 
***  et  justitia  ejus  manet  in  sseculum 
sseculi. 

Memoriam  fecit  mirabilium  suorum, 
misericors  et  miserator  Dominus :  * 
escam  dedit  timentibus  se. 

I^Iemor  erit  in  sseculum  testament! 
sui  :*  *  virtutem  operum  suorum  annun- 
dabit  populo  suo. 

Ut  det  illis  hsereditatem  Gentium  :  * 
opera  manum  ejus  Veritas  et  judi* 
cium. 

Fidelia  omnia  mandata  ejus  :   confir* 


AT-BTBN  sowa.  349 

The  I  ord  at  thy  nght  hci  \d  hath  bro- 
ken kings  in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

He  shall  judge  among  nations,  he 
shall  fill  ruins :  he  shall  crush  the  heads 
in  the  land  oS  many. 

He  shall  drink  of  the  torrents  in  t!^ 
way :  therefore  shall  he  lift  up  the  head. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Aec. 

Ant,  The  Lord  said  to  my  Lord  :  Sit 
thou  at  my  right  hand. 

Ant.  All  his  Commandments. 
Psalm  110. 

I  WILL  praise  thee,0  Lord,  with  my 
whole  heart :  in  the  council  of  the  just, 
and  in  the  congregation. 

Great  are  the  works  of  the  Lord: 
sought  out  according  to  all  his  wills. 

His  work  is  praise  and  magnificence: 
and  his  justice  continueth  for  ever  and 
ever. 

He  hath  made  a  remembrance  of  his 
ivonderful  works,  being  a  merciful  and 
gracious  Lord  :  he  hath  given  food  to 
Sieri  that  fear  him. 

He  wiW  be  mindful  for  ever  of  his 
covenant :  he  will  show  forth  to  his 
people  the  power  of  his  works. 

That  he  may  give  them  the  inheri- 
tance of  the  (rentiles  :  the  works  of  his 
hands  are  truth  and  judgment. 

All  his  commandments  are  faithful : 


850  •  Ih  V£SPBRA8« 

mata  ;n  r>L&culum  ssecuil :  *  facta  in 
veritate  et  cqiiitate 

Redemptionem  misit  populo  suo  *  ^ 
mandavk  in  sternum  testamentum 
8uum. 

•  Sanctum  et  terribilo  nomeh  ejus :  ♦ 
initium  sapientiae  timor  Domini. 

Intellectus  bonus  omnibus  facientibus 
eum  :  *  laudatio  ejus  manet  in  srsculum 
sceculi. 

Gloria  Patri,  dec.  \ 

Ant,  Fidelia  omnia  mandata  ejus, 
conRrmata  in  saeculum  sseculi. 

Ant.  In  mandatis. 

Psalmus  111. 

BEATUS  vir  qui  timet  Dominum :  ♦ 
in  mandatis  ejus  volet  nimis. 

Potens  in  terra  erit  semen  ejus :  • 
generatio  restorum  benedicetur. 

Gloria  et  divitise  in  domo  ejus :  et 
justitia  ejus  manet  in  saeculum  sseculi. 

Exortum  est  in  tenebris  lumen  rectis 
*  misericors  et  miserator  et  Justus. 

Jucundus  homo  qui  miseretur  et  com- 
modat,  disponet  sermones  suos  in  judi- 
cio  :  "*  quia  in  eeternum  non  commove- 
bitur. 


AT-BVBll  SONO. 


851 


confirmed  for  over  and  ever,  made  in 
truth  and  equity. 

He  hath  sent  redemption  to  his  peo^ 
pie ;  he  hath  commanded  his  covenant 
for  ever. 

Holy  and  terrible  is  his  name ;  the 
fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of 
wisdom. 

A  good  understanding  to  all  that  do  it ; 
his  praise  continueth  for  ever  and  ever. 

Glory  be  to  tho  Father,  &c. 

Anl,  All  his  commandments  are  faith- 
ful :  confirmed  for  ever  and  ever. 

Ant.  In  his  commandments. 
Psalm  111. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  feaieth 
the  Lord  :  he  shall  delight  exceedingly 
in  his  commandments. 

His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth : 
the  generation  of  the  righteous  shall  be 
blessed. 

Glory  and  wealth  shall  be  in  his 
house :  and  his  justice  remaineth  for 
ever  and  ever. 

To  the  righteous  a  light  is  risen  up 
in  darkness :  he  is  merciful,  and  com- 
passionate, and  just. 

Acceptable  is  the  man  thatshow-eth 
mercy  and  lendeth :  he  shall  order  his 
words  with  judgment :  because  he  shall 
not  be  moved  for  ever. 


852 


AD  VES^PSRAS. 


In  memoria  cetema  erit  Justus  :  •  ab 
auditione  mala  non  tiimebit# 

Paratum  cor  ejus  sperare  in  Domino, 
confirmatum  est  cor  ejus :  *  non  com- 
movebitur  donee  despicial  inimicos  suos. 

Dispersit,  dedi:  pauperibus:  justitia 
ejus  manet  in  saeculum  saeculi :  *  cornu 
ejus  exaltabitur  in  gloria. 

Peccator  videbit  et  irascetur,  denti- 
bus  suis  fremet  et  tabescet :  *  deside- 
rium  peccatorum  peribit. 

Gloria  Patri,  &;c. 

Ant.  In  mandatis  ejus  cupit  nimis. 

Ant,  Sit  nomen  Domini. 

Psalmus  112. 

LAUD  ATE  pueri  Dominum  ;  *  lau- 
date  nomen  Domini. 

Sit  nomen  Domini  benedictum,  *  en 
hoc  nunc,  et  usque  in  saeculum. 

A  solis  ortu  usque  ad  occasum^  * 
laudabile  nomen  Domini. 

Excelsus  super  omnes  gentes  Domi< 
nus,  *  et  super  coelos  gloria  ejus. 

Quis  sicut  Dominus  Deua  noster,  qui 


AT-KVEN  SONG. 


353 


The  just  shali  be  in  everlasting  re- 
membrance :  he  shall  not  fear  the  evil 
hearing. 

His  heart  is  ready  to  hope  in  the 
Lord:  his  heart  is  strengthened,  he 
shall  not  be  moved,  until  he  look  over 
his  enemies. 

He  hath  distributed,  he  hath  given 
to  the  poor,  his  justice  remaineth  for 
ever  and  ever :  his  horn  shall  be  ex- 
alted  in  glory. 

The  wicked  shall  see,  and  shall  be 
angry,  he  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth  and 
pine  away :  the  desire  of  the  wicked 
shall  perish. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

AnL  In  his  commandments  he  has 
great  delight. 

AnL  Let  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Fsalm  112. 

PRAISE   the    Lord,  ye    children 
praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord« 
from  henceforth  now  and  for  ever. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the 
going  down  of  the  same,  the  name  of 
the  Lord  is  worthy  of  praise. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nationS} 
and  his  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  as  the  Lord  our  Grod,  who 


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in   altis  habitat,   *  et  humilia  respicii 
in  cobIo  ct  in  terra  ? 

Suscitans  a  terra  inopem :  *  et  do  ster- 
core  erigens  pauperem. 

Ut  collocet  eum  cum  principibus, 
cum  principibus  populi  sui. 

Qui  habitare  facit  sterilem  in  domo,  • 
nvatrem  filiorum  laetantem. 

Gloria  Patri,  &c. 

Ant,  Sit  nomen  Domini  benedictum 
m  saecula :  \ 

Ant.  Nos  qui  vivimus. 
Psalmus  116. 

LAUD  ATE  Dominum  omnes  Gentes; 
*  laudate  eum  omnes  populi, 

Quoniam  confirmata  est  super  nos 
misericordia  ejus :  *  et  Veritas  Do- 
mini manet  in  a3ternum. 

Gloria  Patri,  dec. 

Nos  qui  vivimus  benedicimus  Do- 
mino. 

Tempors  Paschalt, 

Ant,  Alleluja,  Alleluja,  Alleluja. 
Capitulum,  2  Cor,  1, 

BENEDICTUS  Deus,  et  Pater  Do- 
mini nostri  Jesu  Christi,  Pater  Mi- 
sericordiarum,  et  Deus  totiuJi  conso. 
lationis,  qui  consolatur  nos  in  omni 
tribulatione  noster. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 


▲T-EVEN  SONO.  355 

dwelleth  on  high  ;  and  looketh  down  on 
the  low  things  in  heaven  and  in  earth  ? 

Raising  up  the  needy  from  the  earth, 
and  lifting  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dung, 
hill: 

That  he  may  place  them  with  princes 
with  the  princes  of  his  people. 

Who  maketh  a  bar  re  ^  woman  to 
dwell  in  a  house,  the  >  ^ui  mother  of 
children. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Ant,  Let  the  name  of  the  hotd  be 
blessed  for  ever. 

AtU»  We. that  live. 

Psalm  116. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  s 
praise  him,  all  ye  people. 

For  his  mercy  is  confirmed  upon  us  : 
and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  remaineth  for 
evr^r. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 

Ant  We  that  live  bless  our  Lord, 

In  Paschal  Time* 
AnU  Allelujah,  Allelujah,  Allelujah. 

The  Little  Chapter^  2  Cor,  1. 

BLESSED  be  the  God  and  Father  oi 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of 
mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort,  who 
comforts  us  in  all  our  tribulation. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


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356  AD  VBSPSRA8, 

Hymntu, 

LUCIS  Creator  optime, 

Lucem  dierum  proferens. 
Primordiis  lucis  novse, 
Mundi  parans  originem. 

Qui  mane  junctum  vesperi) 
Diem  vocari  praecipis, 
Tetrum  Chaos  iliabitur ; 
Audi  preces  cum  fletibus* 

Ne  mens  gravata  crimine, 
VitaB  sit  exul  munere ; 
Dum  nil  perenne  cogitat, 
Seseque  culpis  illigat. 

Celeste  pulsat  ostium ; 
Vitale  lollat  praemium ; 
Vitemus  omne  noxium ; 
Pergemus  omne  pessimum. 

Praesta,  Pater  piissime ; 
Patrique  compar  Unice ; 
Cum  Spiritu  Paraclito, 
Regnans  per  omne  saeculumt 
Amen. 
V.  Dirigatur,  Domine,  oratio  mea. 
R>  Sicut  incensum  in  conspectu  tuo* 

Caniicum  B.  MarvB  Virginis, 

Luke  1. 

MAGNIFICAT  *  anima  mea  Domi- 
Dum : 

Et  exultavit  spiritua  meus  *  in  Deo 
salutari  meo 


AT-SVEN  SONG. 


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The  Hymn, 

CREATOR  of  the  radiant  light. 

Fountain  of  bliss,  essential  sight. 
Emitting  splendour's  orient  beam, 
The  world's  creation  to  proclaim. 

Who,  with  the  morn's  enliv'ning  ray, 
Dispell'st  the  shades  and  calFst  the  day ; 
Approaching    night    o'erspreads     the 

spheres, 
Now  gracious  hear  our  sighs  and  tears. 

Distain'd  with  guilt  and  foulofience. 
Let  not  a  sudden  summons  hence, 
Present  us  at  thy  awful  seat, 
Victims  of  fleeting  vain  deceit. 

But  rather  while  at  mercy's  door, 
Contrite,  our  treasons  we  deplore, 
Admit  thy  suppliants ;  gr«nt  us  peace, 
That  triumph  of  thy  saving  grace. 

Eternal  Father,  lend  thine  ear  ; 
Co-equa^  Son,  receive  our  prayer : 
0  Holy  Ghost,  we  cry  to  thee, 
God !  three  in  one  eternally.      Amen. 

V.  Let  niy  prayer,  like  incense. 

R    Asctnd  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

T^  Song  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  caUed 
the  MagniJicaU 

Luke  1. 

MY  soul  doth  noagnify  the  Lord : 
And  my  spirii;  hath  rejoiced  in  God 
my  Saviour. 


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858 


AD  VESPBRAS. 


Quia  respexit  humilitatom  ancillsB 
suoe ;  *  ecce  enim  ex  hoc  beatam  me 
dicent  omnes  generationes. 

Quia  fecit  mihi  magna,  qui  potens 
est :  ""  et  sanctum  nomen  ejus. 

Et  misericordia  ejus  a  progenie  in 
progenies  *  timentibus  eum. 

Fecit  potentiam  in  brachio  suo;  • 
dispersit  superbos  mente  cordis  sui. 

Deposuit  potentes  de  sede,  *  et  ex. 
altavit  humiles. 

Esurientes  implevit  bonis ;  •  et  di* 
yites  dimisit  inanes. 

Suscepit  Israel  puerum  suum,  •  re- 
cordatus  misericord iue  suae. 

Sicut  locutus  est  ad  patres  nostros,  * 
A-braham,  et  scmini  ejus  in  saecula. 

Gloria  Patri,  dec. 


Then  follows  the  prayer,  Avhich  is  differeol 

every  day. 

P.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
i?.  Et  cum  spiritn  tuo. 
P.  Benedicamus  Domino. 
R,  Deo  Gracias. 

P.  Fidel ium  animse,  per miserlCO^ 
diam  Dei,  requiescant  in  pace. 
JR.  Am«D. 


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AT-B7EN  SONG.  359 

Because  he  hath  regarded  the  hu- 
mility of  his  liandmaid  :  for  hehold 
from  henceforth  all  generations  shall 
call  me  hlessed. 

For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  done 
great  things  to  me :  and  holy  is  his 
name. 

And  his  mercy  is  from  generation  to 
generation,  to  them  that  fear  him. 

He  hath  showed  might  in  his  arm : 
he  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  con- 
ceit of  their  heart : 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from 
their  seat,  and  hath  exalted  the  humble. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry'  with  good 
things  :  and  the  rich  he  hath  sent  away 
empty. 

He  hath  received  Israel  his  servant, 
being  mindful  of  his  tnercy. 

As  he  spoke  to  our  fathers,  to  Abra- 
ham and  to  his  seed  for  ever. 

Glorv  be  to  the  Father,  &c. 


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Then  follows  the  prayer,  which  is  different 

every  day. 

P.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R,  And  with  thy  spirit. 

P.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

P.  May  the  souls  of  the  faithful, 
throgugh  the  mercy  of  God,  rest 
pe9?e.    1?.  Amctt. 


860 


AD   VESPKBAS. 


Thep  is  sung  one  of  the  following  aiithems 
according  to  the  time 

From  Advent^  to  the  Purification, 

Alma  Redemptoris  mater,  quae  per 
via  cceH, 

Porta  manes,  et  Stella  maris,  suo- 
curre  cadenti, 

Surgere  qui  curat  populo,  tu  qu®  ge- 
nuisti, 

Natura  mirante,  luum  sanctum  gen- 
itorem,  ^ 

Virgo  prius  ac  posterius:  Gabrielis 
ab  ore, 

Sumens  illud  ave,  peccatorum  mi- 
serere. 

In  Advent f 
P.  Angelus  Domini  nuntiavit  Marice; 

R.  Et  concepit  do  Spiritu  Sancto. 

P.  Oremus. 

Gratiam  tuam  qucesumus,  Domine, 
mentibus  nostris  infunde  ;  ut  qui,  angelo 
nuntiante,  Christi  Filii  tui  incarnatio- 
nem  cognovimus,  per  passion^nri  ejus  et 
crucem,  ad  resurrectionis  gloriam  per 
ducamur;  per  eundeni  Chrislum,  Do* 
minum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 


Stat 


AT  SV&R  SOMa. 


aei 


Tlicn  is  dtiiig  one  of  the  following  anthems 
according  to  the  time 

From  Advent^  to  the  Purification, 

Mother  of  Jesus,  heaven's  open  gate, 

Star  of  the  sea,  support  the  falling 
state, 

Of  mortals ;  thou  whose  womb  th) 
maker  bore, 

And  yet,  strange  thing,  a  Virgin  as 
before ; 

Who  didst  from  Gabriel's  hail,  this 
news  receive ; 

Repenting  sinners  by  thy  prayers  re- 
lieve. 

In  Advent. 

P.  The  Angel  of  the  Lord  declared 
unto  Mary, 

R.  And  she  conceived  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

P.  Let  us  \  ray. 

Pour  forth,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
thy  grace  into  our  hearts,  that  we,  to 
whom  the  incarnation  of  Christ  thy  Son 
has  been  made  known  by  the  message 
of  an  angel,  may  by  his  passion  and 
cross,  be  brought  to  the  glory  of  his  re- 
surrection :  through  the  same  Ghrist  our 
Lord. 

R.  Amen. 

S4 


SG2 


AD    VESPBRAB, 


J^.jicr  Advent, 

P.  Post  partum  virgo  inv'olata  per- 
mansisti. 

R.  Dei  genitrix,  intercede  pro  nobis, 

P.  Oremus. 

Deus  qui  salutis  leternoB  beatae  Maria 
Virginitate  tecunda  humano  generi 
prajmia  prfcstitisti :  tribue,  quffisumus, 
ut  ipsam  pro  nobis  interecdere  senlia. 
nnus,  per  quam  meruimus  Auctorcm 
vita3  suscipere  Dominum,  nostrum,  Je. 
sum  Christumj  Filium,  tuum. 

R.    Amen. 

From  the  Purif. cation  till  Easter. 

Ave,  Regina  CoBlorum, 

Ave,  Domina  Angelorum, 

Salve,  radix,  Salve,  porta, 

Ex  qua  mundo  lux  est  orta ; 

Gaude,  Virgo  gloriosa. 

Super  omnes  speciosa ; 

Vale,  O  valde  decora, 

Et  pro  nobis  Christum  exora 

P.  Dignare  me  laudare  te,  Virgo  sa 
crata. 

R.  Da  mihi  virtutem  contra  hostes 
tuos. 

P.  Oremus. 

CJoncede  misericors  Deus,  fragilitati 

\ 


AT  SVEN  SONG. 


363 


After  AdvcnL 

P.  After  childbirth  ihou  didst  ronmin 
a  pure  Virgin. 

R.  Mother  of  God,  intercede  for  us. 

P.  Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  by  the  fruitful  Viigjnity 
if  the  blessed  Virgin  Mary    ?nun  given 

nnankind  the  rewards  o*  et«  /-  al  sal- 
on ;  fjrant,  wo  beseech  thee,  ihat 
wo  may  be  sensible  of  the  benefits  of 
her  intercession,  by  whom  we  have  re- 
ceived  the  Author  of  life,  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Christ,  thy  Son. 

R.  Amen. 

From  die  Purification  till  Easter. 

flail,  Mary,  queen  of  heavenly  spheres! 
Hail,  whom  the  angelic  host  reveres! 
Hi  il,  fruitful  root,  hail  sacred  gate! 
Whence  the  world's  light  derives  its  date. 
0  glorious  maid,  with  beauty  blessed  f 
May  joys  eternal  fill  thy  breast. 
Thus  crowned  with  beauty  and  with  joy, 
Thy  prayers  with  Christ  for  us  employ. 

P.  Vouchsafe,  O  sacred  Virgin,  to 
accept  my  praises. 

R.  Give  me  power  against  thy  ene- 
mies. 

P.  Let  us  pray. 

Grant  us,  O  merciful  God,  strength 


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nostras  prsDsidium;  ut  qui  sanctSB  Del 
genitricis  menioriam  agimus,  interces- 
slonis  ejus  auxilio  a  nostris  iniquitatibua 
resurgamus;  per  eundem  Christum, 
Dominum  nostrum. 
R.  Amen. 

From  Easier  until  Trinity. 

Regina  cobH,  IsBtare, 

Alleluia. 
Quia  quern  meruisti  portar^V 

Alleluia. 
Resurrexit,  sicut  dixit, 

Alleluia. 
Ora  pro  nobis  Deum. 

Alleluia. 
P.  Gaude  et  IsBtare,  Virgo  Maria, 

Alleluia. 
R.  Quia  surrexit  Dominus  vere. 

Alleluia. 
P.  Oremus. 

Deus  qui,  per  resurrectionem  Filii 
lui,  Domini  nostri,  Jesu  Christi,  mun- 
dum  Isetificare  dignatus  es,  prsesta,  quse- 
vumus,  ut  per  ejus  genitricem  Virgi. 
nem  Madam  perpetuo  capiamus  gaudia 
vitsB ;  per  eundem  Christum,  Dominum 
nostrum.     R.  Amen. 

From  Trinity  Sunday  until  AdvenU 
Salve,   regina,   mater  misericordisR 


AT  EVEN  80K0  S65 

against  all  our  weakness ;  that  we,  who 
celebrate  the  memory  of  the  holy  mother 
of  Grod,  may  by  the  help  of  her  interces. 
sion,  rise  again  from  our  iniquities: 
through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

Fr6m  Easter  until  Thrinity, 

O  Queen  of  heaven,  rejoice, 
Alleluia. 

For  he  whom  thou  didst  deserve  te 
bear,    Alleluia. 

li^  risen  as  he  said.     Alleluia. 

Pray  for  us  to  God,     Alleluia. 

P.  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  O  Virgin 
Mary ;   Alleluia. 

R.  Because  our  Lord  is  truly  riseUi 
Alleluia. 

P.  Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  who  by  the  resurrection  of 
thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Jesus  Christ,  hafli 
been  pleased  to  fill  the  world  vf\i\i  joy ; 
grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  by  the  Vir- 
gin  Mary,  his  mother,  we  may  receive 
the  joys  of  eternal  life:  through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 

From  Trinity  Sunday  until  AdvenU 

Hail,  O  Queen,  O  mother  of  mercy, 
hail  our  life,  our  comforc,  and  our  hope. 


866  AD    VEftPKSAS. 

vita,  dulcedo,  et  apes  nostra,  salve.  Ad 
te  clamamus,  exules  filii  Evse.  Ad  te 
suspiramus  gemcntes  et  ilentes,  in  hac 
lacrymarum  valle.  £ia  ergo,  advo- 
cata  nostra,  illos  tuos  misericordes  ocu  • 
los  ad  nos  convene.  Et  Jesum  bene 
•  dictum  fructum  venlris  tui  nobis  pos 
hoc  exilium  ostende ;  O  clemens,  O  pia, 
O  dulcis  Virgo  Maria ! 

P.  Ora  pro  nobis  sancta  Dei  Geni- 

trix!  ^    .    .     . 

R.  Ut  digni  efficiamur  promissioni- 
bus  Christi.  ' 

P.  Oremus, 

Omnipotens,  sempitenie  Dens,  qtii 
gloriossB  Virginia  Matris  MarisB,  corpus 
et  animam,  ut  dighum  Filii  tui  habita- 
culum  efiici  mereretur,  Spiritu  Sanctc 
co-operante,  preeparasti ;  da^  *U  cujus 
commemoratione  lietamur  ej^^  pia  in- 
tercessione  ab  instantibus  malis,  et  a 
morte  perpetua  liberemnr ;  per  eundem 
Christum,  Dominum  nustrum. 

R.  Amen.  * 

P.  Divinum  auxilium  maneat  sem 
Iper  nobiscum. 

R.  Amen*  f 


AT  BYBN  SOMO.  867 

We  the  banished  children  of  Eve,  cry 
out  unto  thee.  To  thee  we  send  up  our 
sighs,  groaning  and  weeping  in  this  vale 
of  tears.  Come,  then,  our  advocate, 
and  looJc  upon  us  with  those  thy  pity, 
ing  eyes.  And  after  this  our  banish* 
ment,  show  us  Jesus,  the  blessed  fruit 
of  thy  womb ;  O  merciful,  O  pius,  0 
sweet  Virgin  Mary ! 

P.  Pray  for  us,  0  holy  mother  of 
God? 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of 
the  promises  of  Christ. 

P.  Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  eternal  God,  who  by 
the  co-operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  didst 
prepare  the  body  and  soul  of  the  glori- 
ous  Virgin  Mother  Mary,  that  she  might 
become  a  worthy  habitation  for  thy  Son, 
grant,  that  as  with  joy  we  celebrate  her 
memory,  so  by  her  pious  intercession 
we  may  be  delivered  from  present  evils 
and  eternal  death:  through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 

P.  May  the  divine  assistance  alwayi 
remain  with  us. 

ft.  Ameo* 


tf68 


AD   VESPBBAa. 

THE  BENEDlCTiOW 


OF  THE 

BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 

At  the  Benedictioi^,  the  following  Hymn  if 
Dsually  sung,  or  at  least  the  latter  part  of  it, 
beginning  with,  Tantum  ergo. 

HYMN. 

Pange  lingua  gloriosi, 
Corporis  mysterium, 
Sanguinisque  pretiosi,     ^ 
Quem  in  mundi  pretiumi\ 
Fructus  ventris  generosi, 
Rex  effudit  gentium. 
'    Nobis  datus,  nobis  natus. 
Ex  intacta  virgine, 
Et  in  mundo  conversatus, 
Sparso  verbi,  semine ; 
Sui  moras  incolatus 
Miro  clausit  ordine. 
In  supreme  nocte  ccensB, 
Recumbens  cum  fratribus, 
Observata  lege  plene, 
Cibis  in  legalibus, 
Cibum  turbs  duodena 
Se  dat  suis  manibus. 
Verbum  caro,  panem  verum 
Verbo  carnem  efficit : 
Fitque  sanguinis  Christi  merum 
Et  si  sensus  deficit ; 
Ad  firmandum  corcincerum 
Sola  fides  sufficit. 


AT  BVBN  SONG. 
THE  BENEDICTION 

OFTHV 

BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 


369 


HYMN. 

Sing,  O  my  tongue,  adore  and  praise 
The  depth  of  God's  mysterious  ways : 
How  Christ,  the  world's  great  king,  be- 

stowed 
His  flesh  concealed  in  human  food. 
And  left  tnankind  the  blood  that  paid 
The  ransom  for  the  souls  he  made. 
Given  from  above,  and  born  for  man, 
From  Virgin's  womb  hi?  life  began ; 
He  lived  on  earth,  and  preach'd  to  sow 
The  seeds  of  heavenly  truth  below : 
Then  sealed  his  mission  from  above 
With  strange  effects  of  power  and  love. 
'Tvvas  on  that  evening  when  the  last, 
And  most  mysterious  supper  past ; 
When  Christ  with  his  disciples  sat, 
To  close  the  law  with  legal  meat. 
Then  to  the  twelve  himself  bestow'd 
With  his  own  hands  to  be  their  food. 
The  word  made  flesh  for  love  of  man, 
By  his  word  turns  bread  to  flesh  again  ^ 
And  wine  to  blood,  unseen  by  sense. 
By  virtue  of  Omnipotence : 
And  here  the  faithful  rest  secure, 
Whilst  Grodcan  vouch,  and  faith  ensure 


no 


AD   VBSPKIAS. 


Tantum  ergo  Sacramcntum 

Veneremur,-  cernui : 

£t  antiquum  documentum 

Novo  cedat  ritui: 

PrsBstei  fides  supplementum 

Sensuum  defectui. 

Genilori,  Gmitoque* 

Laus  et  jubilatio, 

Sal  us,  honor,  virtus  quoque 

Sit  et  benedictio : 

Procedenti  ab  utroque    ^j\ 

Compar  sit  laudatio.     Amen. 
P.  Panem  dc   coqIo    priestitisti  eis^ 

Alleluia. 
R.  Omne  delectamentum  in  se  ha- 

bentem.    Alleluia. 
P.  Ora  pro  nobis  sancta  Dei  geni- 

trix ; 
R.  Ut  digni  afficiamur  promissioni- 
bus  Christi. 


The  Prayer, 

Deus,  qui  nobis  sub  sacramento  mi 
rabili  passionis  tuse  memoriam  reliquis. 
ti;  tribue,  qujesumus,  ita  nos  corporis 
et  sanguinis  tui  sacra  mysteria  vene- 
rari,  ut  redemptionis  tua^  fructum  nobis 
jugiter  senfiamus.     Qui  vivis. 


AT  BVSn  80N6.  871 

To  this  mysterious  table  now 

Our  knees,  our  hearts,  and  sense  we 

bow: 
Let  ancient  rites  resign  their  place, 
To  nobler  elements  of  grace. 
And  faith  for  all  defects  supply. 
Whilst  sense  is  lost  in  mystery. 
The  God  the  Father  born  of  none. 
To  Christ,  his  co-eternal  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost  whose  equal  rays 
From  both  proceed  one  equal  praise : 
One  honour,  jubilee,  and  fame. 
For  ever  bless  his  glorious  name. 
Amen. 
P.  Thoii  hast  given  them  bread  from 

heaven.     Alleluia. 
R.  Replenished  with  all  sweetnese 

and  delight.     Alleluia. 
P.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  mother  of  God ; 
R.  That  we  may  be  made  wortbj  of 
the  promises  of  Christ. 

The  Prayer.  \ 

O  God,  who  in  this  wonderful  sacra- 
ment hast  leiv,  us  a  memorial  of  thy  pas- 
sion: grant  us  so  to  reverence  the  sa- 
cred mysteries  of  thy  sacred  body  and 
blood,  that  our  souls  may  be  always 
sensible  of  the  fruit  of  thy  redemption! 
Who  livest. 


HYMNS. 


CHRISTMAS. 

THE  NATIVITY  OF  OUR  LOAIK 

Adeste,  fideles ! 

LsBti  triumphantes, 
Venite,  venite  in  Bethlehexft: 

Natum  videte 
Regem  angelorum.  i\ 

Venite,  adoremus ; 
Venite,  adoremus  Dominum 

Deum  de  Deo, 

Lumen  de  lumine, 
Gestant  puellae  viscera^ 

Deum  verum 
Genitum  non  factum. 

Venite,  dec. 

Cantet  nunc  lo ! 

Chorus  angelorum, 
Cantet  nunc  aula  coelestiaia 

Gloria 
In  excelsis  Deo ; 

Venite,  ^:c. 

£rgo,  qui  natus 

Die  hodierna, 
Jesu  tibi  sit  gloria. 

Patris  aeterni 
Verbum  caro  factum. 

Venite,  ice. 


HYMNS. 


CHRISTMAS. 

THR  NATIVITY  OF  OUR  LORD. 

7%e  nam^t  *»  English, 

With  hearts  truly  grateful 
Come,  all  ye  faithful, 
To  Jesus,  to  Jesus  in  Bethlehem. 
See  Christ  your  Saviour, 
Heav'us  greatest  favour. 
Let's  hasten  to  adore  him. 
Let's  hasten  to  adore  him, 
Let*s  hasten  to  adore  him, 
our  God  and  King. 

God  to  God  equal, 

Light  of  light  eternal ; 
Carried  in  virgin's  ever  spotless  womb 
He  all  preceded, 
Begotten,  not  created. 
Let's  hasten,  &c. 

Angels  now  praise  him, 
Loud  their  voices  raising ; 
The  heavenly  mansions  with  joy  do^a 
ring. 
To  him  who's  most  holy, 
Be  honour,  praise  and  glory. 
Let's  hasten,  dec. 

To  Jc;sus,  this  day  bom. 
Grateful  homage  return ; 
*Tis  he,  who  all  heav'nly  gifts  does  oring 
Word  increated, 
To  oui  flesh  united. 
Let's  hasten,  ^c. 


874 


HTHNI. 


CHRISTMAS  VESPER  H  VAIN. 

BT  mCV.  M,  BUOUES. 

Depart  awhile,  each  thought  of  care, 
Be  earthly  things  forgotten  all 
And  speak,  my  soul,  thy  vesper  prajei 
Obedient  to  that  sacred  call. 
For  hark !  the  pealing  chorus  swells; 
Devotion  chants  the  hymn  of  praiaet 
And  now  of  joy  and  hope  it  tells, 
Till  fainting  on  the  ear,  it  says  . 
Gloria  tibi  Domine,  (\ 

Domine,  Domine.  i\ 

Thine,  wondrous  babe  of  Galilee ! 
Fond  theme  of  David's  harp  and  song, 
Thine  are  the  notes  of  minstrelsy — 
To  thee  its  ransomed  chords  belong. 
And  hark !  again  the  chorus  swellsy 
The  song  is  wafted  on  the  breeze, 
An4  to  the  listening  earth  it  tells — 
In  accents  soft  and  sweet  as  these— 
Gloria  tibi  Domine. 

My  heart  doth  feel  that  still  He^s  neta 
To  meet  the  soul  in  hours  like  this, 
Else — why   O  why,  that  falling  tear  J 
When  all  is  peace  and  love  and  bliss 
But  hark  !  that  pealing  chorus  swells 
Anew,  its  thrilling  vesper  strain, 
And  still  of  joy  and  hope  It  tells, 
And  bids  creation  sing  again 
Gloria  tibi  Domine. 


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HTMIfS 


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JERUSALEM. 
For  Lent, 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 
How  do  I  sigh  for  thee ! 
When  shall  my  exile  have  an  end* 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
Jerusalem,  Jerusalem, 

Jerusalem  my  happy  home, 
How  I  do  sigh  for  thee  ? 

No  sun,  no  moon,  in  borrowed  light, 
Revolve  thine  hours  away ; 

The  lamb  on  Calvary*s  mountain  slaiDv 
Is  thy  eternal  day. 
Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  &c. 

From  every  eye.  He  wipes  the  tear, 
All  sighs  and  sorrows  cease ; 

No  more  alternate  hope  or  fear, 
But  everlasting  peace. 

Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  &c. 

The  thought  of  Thee  to  us  is  given, 

Our  sorrows  to  beguile. 
To  anticipate  the  bliss  of  Heaven, 

In  His  eternal  smile. 

Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  &c. 


"  0  FAITHFUL  CR0S?5." 
For  Good  Friday, 

O  faithful  cross !  O  noblest  tree ! 
In  all  our  4¥oods,  there^s  none  like  thee ; 
fjo  earthly  groves,  no  shady  bowers. 
Produce  such  leaves,   such  fruit,  such 


flowers. 


•  Sweet  are  the  nails  and  sweet  the  wood, 
That  bears  a  weight,  so  sweet,  so  goor^. 


S78 


HYMKfl. 


Hymn, 

Sing,  O  my  tongue,  devoutly  siag 
The  glorious  laurels  of  our  King: 
Sing  the  tiiumphant  victory 
GaioM  on  the  cross  erected  high, 
Where  man's  Redeemer  yields  his  breath, 
ind.  dying,  conquers  hell  and  death. 
O  faithful  cross,  dec.  is  repeated  to^ 

With  pity  our  Creator  saw 
His  noblest  work  transgress  his  law, 
When  our  first  parents  rashly  ate 
The  fatal  tree's  forbidden  meat;  ii 
He  then  resolved  the  cross's  wooii 
Should  make  that  tree's  sad  damage  good 
Sweet  are  the  nails,  6cc,from*. 

By  this  wise  method  God  design'd 
From  sin  and  death  to  save  mankind ; 
Superior  art  with  love  combines,     . 
And  arts  of  Satan  countermines : 
And  where  the  traitor  gave  the  wounds 
Their  healing  remedies  are  found. 
O  faithful  cross,  &c.  to  ♦. 

When  the  full  time  decreed  above 
Wrs  come  to  show  this  work  of  love, 
The  Eternal  Father  sends  his  Son, 
The  world's  Creator,  from  his  throne^ 
Who  on  our  earth,  this  vale  of  tears, 
Clothed  with  a  virgin's  flesh  appears. 
Sweet  are  the  nails,  &;c./ro?ii*. 

Thus  God,  made  man,  an  infant  lies. 
And  in  the  manger  weeping  cries ; 
His  sacred  limbs  by  Mary  bound. 
The  pciorest  tatter'd  rags  surround; 


HTMMS 


ar 


kad  God*s  incarnate  feet  and  hands 
Are  closely  bound  with  swathing  bands 
O  fnithfui  cross,  dec,  to  *. 

Full  thirty  years  were  fully  spent 
*'  In  this  our  mortal  banishment ; 
And  then  the  Son  of  man  decreed 
For  the  lost  sons  of  men  to  bleed ; 
And  on  the  cross  a  victim  laid. 
The  solemn  expiation  made. 

Sweet  are  the  nails,  &c./rom*. 

Gall  was  his  drink;  his  flesh  they  tear 
With  thorns  and  nails ;  a  cruel  spear 
Pierces  his  side,  from  whence  a  Hood 
Streams  forth,  of  water  mixM  with  blood  { 
With  what  a  tide  are  washM  again 
The  sinful  earth,  the  stars,  the  main ! 
O  faithful  cross,  dec.  to*. 

Bend,  towering  tree,  thy  branches  beodt 
Thy  native  stubbornness  suspend : 
l>et  not  stiff  nature  use  its  force. 
To  weaker  saps  have  now  recourse ; 
With  softest  arms  receive  thy  load, 
And  gently  bear  our  dying  God. 
Sweet  are  the  nails,  &c,from*» 

On  thee  alone  the  Lamb  was  slain, 
Thai  reconciled  the  world  again ; 
And  when  on  raging  seas  were  tossed 
The  shipwrecked  world  and  mankind  lo»t 
Besprinkled  with  his  sacred  gore. 
Thou  safely  broughtst  them  to  the  shore 
O  faithful  cross,  dec.  to*. 

All  glory  to  the  sacred  Three 
One  undivided  Deity : 

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37b 


Ktmm, 


To  Fathei,  Holy  Ghost,  and  Son, 
Be  equal  praise  and  homage  done: 
Let  the  whole  universe  proclaim 
Of  One  and  Three  the  glorious  name. 
Amen. 
Sweet  are  the  nails,  6cc.  from  *• 


For  Christmas. 

AThilst  angels  to  the  world  proclaim 

The  birth  of  Christ  our  King ; 
To  magnify  his  sacred  name. 

We'll  joyful  anthems  sing.     |\ 
The  watchful  shepherds  seized  witli  fo&} 

At  radiant  li^ht  divine ; 
When  they  the  happy  tidings  hear 

Their  A llelujahs  join. 

Hail  Bethlehem,  thus  dignified, 

By  Jesus'  humble  birth; 
May  this  subdue  th'  amtiitious  pride 

Of  princes  on  the  earth ; 
The  eastern  sages  wealth  dispense. 

And  to  him  presents  bring ; 
Of  gold,  of  myr^h,  and  frankincense 

As  God,  as  M«a,  and  King. 

O  griint  contending  sovereigns  may 

Their  wise  example  take; 
A  nd  direful  wars  be  chased  away, 

For  Christ  our  Saviour's  sake. 
Be  glory  given  to  God  on  nigh, 

And  peace  on  earth  to  meii; 
With  grace  divine  our  souls  sufirty' 

Dear  Jesus,  say  Ameiu 


amiis. 


379 


EV£   rNG  HYMN  TO  THE  VIRGIN. 


!   i 


Ave  sanctissima, 

We  lift  our  souls  to  thee, 
Ora  pro  nobis, 

Thou  bright  star  of  the  sea. 
Guard  us  when  sin  is  nigh, 

Snares  round  our  path  are  spread, 
Hear  the  heart's  lonely  sigh. 

Thine  too  hath  bled. 


rhou  that  hast  looked  on  death. 
Aid  us  when  death  is  near ; 

Whisper  of  heaven  to  faith, 

Sweet  mother,  sweet  mother,  hear 

Ora  pro  nobis. 

From  sin  our  slumbers  keep, 

Ora,  Mater,  Ora,  Star  of  the  deep. 

Ave  purissima. 

List  to  thy  children's  prayer, 
Audi  Maria 

And  take  us  to  thy  care. 
When  darkness  comes  o'er  us. 

Whilst  here  on  earth  we  stay. 
Thy  light  shine  before  ns,       , 

Guide  of  our  way. 

Thou  that  hast  looked  on  death, 
Aid  us  when  death  is  near: 

Whisper  of  heaven  to  faith. 
Sweet  mother,  sweet  mother,  heai 

Ora  pro  nobis, 

Let  angels  guard  our  sleep, 

Ora,  Mater,  Ora,  Star  of  the  deep. 


aso 


RTMIIS. 

O  SALUTARIS., 

O  Salutaris  Hoatia ! 
Quse  Cocli  pandis  ostium 
Bella  premupt  hostilia : 
Da  robur,  fer  auxilium. 
Uni  trinoque  DomiDO 
Sit  sempiterna  gloria ; 
Qui  vitaiii  sine  termino 
Nobis  donet  in  patria. 


PANIS  ANGELICUS.       (i 
Panh  angfli?us  fit  panis  hominum 

Dat  panis  cselicu«>  Aguris  terminum : 

O  res  mirabilis !  roarducat  Dominum 

Pauper,  servus  et  humil^». 

Te,  trina  Deitas  unaque  po«icinfiuf« 
Sic  nos  tu  visita,  sicut  te  coUmus: 
Per  tuas  semitas  due  nos  quo  tendiwua 
Ad  ^ucem  quain  inhabitas.    Amen. 

F.  Posuit  fines  tuos  pacem.  Alleluia 

R.  Et  adipe  frumenti  satiat  te.  AUehii 


ECCE  PANIS. 
Ecce  panis  angelorum, 

Fnctus  cibus  viatorum : 


O  SALUTaRIS. 

O  Savmg  Host,  that  Heaven^s  gate 
Laid*8t  open  at  so  dear  a  rate : 
Intestine  wars  invade  our  breast ; 
Be  thou  our  strength,  support,  and  rest. 

To  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  endless  praise:  may  He  above, 
With  life  eternal  crown  our  love. 


M 


PANIS  ANGELICUS. 

The  bread  of  angels,  bread  of  man  » 
made ; 
The  truth  and  substance  now  exclude  the 

shade. 
O  strange  effects  of  love!  the  sovVeign 

God 
Becomes  the  poor's,  the  slave's,  the  sin- 
ners food. 
O  Three  in  One,  we  humbly  thee  implore, 
To  manifest  thyself  as  we  adore : 
By  thy  own  ways  instruct  us  how  to  move, 
To  find  th'  abyss  of  light,  in  which  thoa 
dwell'st  above. 
V,  He  hath  placed  peace  in  the  uuiders 
A  leluia. 

It,  And  filled  thee  with  the  fat  of  corn. 
Alleluia. 


ECCE  PANIS. 

Lo !  then,  O  man !  involv'd  in  rapture 
see 
The  bread  of  angels  thus  made  meat  for 
thee: 


(  ■ 


882  HiiESis. 

Vere  panis  fHipnini,  , 

Non  mittenduA  caulbiit. 
In  figuris  pneajguatur 


Cum  Isaac  immolatur . 
Agnus  PaschpB  deputatuTt 
Datur  manna  patribus. 

Bone  Pastor,  panis  vere, 

Jesu  nostri  miserere  * 
Tu  nos  pasce,  nos  tuere: 
Tu  nos  bona  fac  videre 

Id  terra  viventium. 


i\ 


Tu,  qui  cuncta  scis  et  valeSi 
Qui  nos  pascis  bic  mortales, 
Tuos  ibi  commensales, 

Cohseredes  et  sodales, 

Fac  sanctorum  civium.    Amen* 


V*  Educas  panem  de  terra. 

Alleluia. 
A.  Et  vinum  laetificat  cor  homi' 

ois.     Alleluia. 


K 


BTHlfl. 


383 


Meat  to  refresh  the  pilgrim  in  his  way 
1*0  the  blest  regions  of  eternal  day  * 
A  sweet  viatie  and  divine  repast, 
Tiae  children's  bread,  to  dogs  not  to  be 

cast. 
Wrapt  up  in  types  the  Lamb  long  figured 

lay. 
Till  Circling  years  the  shadows  drove  away. 
In  Isaac  'twas  in  lively  figure  slain. 
And  in  the  Paschal  Lamb  it  bled  again  | 
The  ancient  fathers  too,  in  manna,  eat 
In  figure,  this  divine  life-giving  meat. 
Good  Pastor !  thou  true  bread !  sweet  Je- 
sus, show 
Thy  tend'rest  mercy  on  thy  care  below : 
Feed  and  defend  us  here,  that  we  may  see 
Good  things  with  those  who  live  and  reign 

with  thee 
In  heav'n's  blest  land,  for  ever  there  to 

spend. 
In  pure  celestial  joys,  joys  ne'er  to  end. 
O  thou,  all-good,  all-pow'rful,  and  all-wise. 
Who  feasts  us  here  with  thy  own  sacrifice, 
Make  us  sit  down  with  thee  among  tht 

blest. 
At  thy  own  table  in  eternal  rest ; 
Where  we,   with  them,  thy  glory  mmy 

adore. 
Companions  and  co-heirs  for  evermore. 

Amen. 
V.  May  thou  bring  forth  bread  frotn 
earth.     Alleluia. 
R.  And  may  wine  give  joy  to  the  heart 
AMeluia. 


si 


8M  mnunu 

AVE  VERUM. 

Ave  verum  corpus,  natnm 
De  Maria  Virgine, 
Vere  passum  immolatum 
In  cruce  pro  hoTnine. 

Cujus  latus  perforatum 
Unda  tluxit  cum  sanguine  * 
Esto  nobis  praegustatam 
In  mortis  examine. 

O  dulcis,  O  pie, 
O  Jesu  tili  Mariae  |' 

Miserere  nostri.    AmedA 

V,   Cibavit  illos  ex  adipe  fra 

menti.     Alleluia. 
R,  £t  de  petra  melle  saturavh 

eos.    Alleluia. 
V.  Panem  CGeli  dedit  eis. 

Alleluia. 
jR.  Panem  angelorum  mandQca^ 

bit  homo.    Alleluia. 


Hymn  for  the  Sundays  in  Lent. 
AUDI  BENIGNE. 

Audi  benigne  Conditor, 
Nostras  preces  cum  fletibus, 
In  hoc  sacro  jejunio 
Fusus  quadragenario. 

Scrutator  alme  cordinm, 
Infirma  tu  scis  virium,    } 
Ad  te  reversis  exhibe 
Remissionis  gratiam. 

Multum  quidem  peccavinniiv 
6ed  parce  confitontibus ; 


mncNs. 


AVE  VERUM. 


ii 


Hail,  Jesus !  humbly  we  salute, 
O*"  Manfs  spotless  womb  the  fruit; 
Victim  that  on  the  cross  was  slain 
For  men,  *mid  agony  and  pain. 
There  where  a  lance  hath  piercM  ilssid^ 
Out  flowed  of  water,  blood,  a  tide. 
Ciive  us,  in  duath^s  last  struggling  paui. 
The  virtues  of  thy  death  to  gain. 

O  pious  Jesus!  Saviour  meek! 
[lave  mercy  on  us  mortals  weak, 
O  give  us  peace,  eternal  rest, 
With  God,  the  angels,  and  the  bIcssM 

V,  He  fed  them  with  the  fat  of  wheat 
Alleluia. 

R.  And  filled  them  with  honey  out  of 
the  rock.  Alleluia. 

V.  He  gave  them  bread  from  heaven. 
Alleluia. 

R.  Thou  shalt  eat  the  bread  of  Angels* 
A  lie  uia. 


Hymn  for  the  Sundays  in  Lent 

AUDI  BENIGNE. 

0  Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ears 
To  th*  humble  prayers  with  contrite  tear*. 
Which  In  this  sacred  fast  of  Lenu, 
Are  oifer'd  by  the  penitent. 

Searcher  of  hearts,  whose  piercing  eyes 
See  clearly  man's  infirmities ; 
To  convert  sinners  grant  the  grace 
Of  pardon,  and  our  sins  efface. 

Our  crimes  are  grievous  to  excess, 
But  spare  us,  who  our  g:ui]t  confess: 


BTIfl(rS« 

Ad  noininis  laudeip  tui 
Confer  medelam  languidis. 

Concede  nostrum  conteri 
Corpus  per  abstinentiam ; 
CuIpsB  ut  relinquant  pabulum 
Jejuna  corda  criminutn. 

Frsesta  beata  Trinitas, 
Concede  simplex  Unitai; 
Ut  fructuosa  sint  tuis 
Jejuniorum  munera. 
Amen> 

V.  Angelis  suis  Deus(\maiidiivit 
de  te.  '  ^ 

JR.  Ut  custodiant  te  in  omnibut 
viis  tuis. 


Far  Passion  Sunday, 

VEXILLA  REGIS. 

Vexilla  regis  prodeunt ! 
Fulget  crucis  mysterium, 
Qui  vita  mortem  pertulit, 
Et  morte  vitam  protulit. 

Quae  vultieruta  lanceie 
Mucrone  diro,  criminum, 
Ut  nos  lavaret  sordibus, 
Manavit  unda  et  sanguine. 

Impleta  sunt,  quae  concinit 
David  fideli  carmine, 
Dicendo  nationibus ; 
Regnavit  a  ligno  Deus. 

Arbor  decora,  et  fulgida, 
Ornata  regis  purpura, 
Electa  digno  stipite 
Tarn  sancta  membra  tangem* 


,* 


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And  for  thy  greater  praise,  apply 
To  our  sick  souls  a  remedy. 

May  saving  fasts  observed  this  Lent, 
Become  the  body's  punishment ; 
That  sin  may  tlius  unfed  remain, 
And  th*  heart  from  guilt  thereof  abstain^ 

Grant,  O  most  sacred  Trinity, 
Grant,  O  most  perfect  Unity, 
That  this  our  solemn  abstinence 
May  fruitful  prove  to  mind  and  seme* 
Amen. 
•  V,  God  has  given  his  angels  a  charge 

over  thee. 
ft*  To  guard  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 


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Far  Paasion  Sunday. 
VEXILLA  REGia 

Behold  the  royal  ensigns  fly, 
Bearing  the  cross's  mystery ; 
Where  life  itself  did  death  endure, 
And  by  that  death  did  life  procure* 

A  cruel  spear  let  out  a  flood 
Of  water  mixed  with  saving  blood; 
Which  gushing  from  our  Saviour*8  side, 
l)ro-.vn*d  our  offences  in  the  tide. 

The  mystery  we  now  unfold, 
Which  Davi(Vs  faithful  verse  foretold 
Of  our  Lord's  kingdom,  whilst  we  see 
God  ruling  nations  from  a  tree. 

O  lovely  tree,  whose  branches  wore 
The  royal  purple  of  his  gore; 
How  glorious  does  thy  oody  shino, 
Supporting  members  so  divine. 


fieata,  cujus  brachiis, 
Pretium  pependit  ssBCuli, 
Statera  facta  corporis, 
Tulitque  praedam  tartari. 

O  Crux  ave  spes  unica, 
Hoc  passionis  tempore. 

On  the  Finding  of  the  C^f^sa,  ia  said, 

*  Paschale  qusB  fers  gaudium. 
jittd  on  the  Exaltation  of  the  CroM 

*  In  hac  triumphi  glqriai 
Piis  adauge  gratiam,       ^^ 
Reisque  dele  crimina. 

Te,  fons  salutis  Trinitas, 
Collaudet  emnis  spiritus : 
Quibus  crucis  victoriam 
Largiris  adde  praemiuin. 
Amen. 
V.  Eripe  me,  Domine,  ab  honl* 

ne  malo. 
R.  A  viro  iniquo  eripe  me. 


The  Plaint  of  the  Blessei  rirgin 
STABAT  MATER 

Stabat  mater  dolorosa 
Juxta  crucem  lacrymosa 
Dum  pendebat  filius. 

Cujus  animam  gementem 
Contrisiatam  et  dolentem 
Pertransivit  gladius. 

O  qu?m  tristis  et  affliota« 
Fait  illi  beuedicta  ^ 

Mater  unigcniti. . 


Th 
An 
Do 


mmn. 


38^ 


""be  world's  blest  balance  thon  wist  raade« 
Thy  happy  beams  Us  purchase  vreigh'd, 
And  bore  his  limbs,  ^^ho  sduk  h*d  away 
Dovouring  hell's  expecting  prey. 

Hail,  Cross,  our  hope !  to  thee  we  cnll^ 
Who  keep  this  mournful  festival. 

(M  the  h  Hiding  of  the  Cross,  if  scrirf , 

*  Now  in  this  joj  ful  Paschal  time 

And  on  the  Sxaltatlon  of  the  Cross. 

*  .'.D  this  triumphant  festival. 
Grant  to  the  just  increase  of  grace, 
And  every  sinner's  crimes^  efface. 
Blest  Trinity,  we  praises  sing 
To  Thee,  from  whom  all  graces  spring  t 
Celestial  crowns  on  those  bestow. 
Who  conquered  by  the  cross  below* 
Amen, 
.:■-     V>  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  the 
wicked  man. 
R.  From  the  unjust  man  deliver  ine« 


2Tie  Plaint  of  the  Blessed  VirgiK 
STABAT  MATER. 

Beneath  the  world's  redeeming  wood 
The  most  afflicted  Mother  stood. 
Mingling  her  tears  with  her  Son's  blood. 

As  that  flow'd  down  from  ev'ry  part, 
Ot  all  his  wonnis  she  felt  the  smart, 
What  pierc*d  his  body  pierc'd  her  heart. 

Who  can  with  tearless  eyes  look  on, 
When  such  a  Mother,  such  a  Son^ 
Wounded  and  gasping,  does  bemoan  i 


8&0  HYMNS. 

Quae  merebat,  et  dolebat 
El  tremebat,  cum  videbat 
Nati  poenas  inclyti. 

Quis  est  homo,  qui  non  (!emt« 
Christi  matrem  si  videtet 
In  tanto  supplicio  ? 

Quis  posset  non^contrista»^, 
Piam  matrem  contemplari 
Dolentem  cum  filio  ? 

Pro  peccatis  suae  gentis 
Vidit  Jesum  in  tormentis, 
Et  flagellis  subditum. 

Vidtt  suum  dulcem  nattiin 
Morientem,  desolatum, 
Dum  emisit  spiritum. 

Eia  mater  fons  amoris, 
Me  sentire  vim  doloris 
Fac  ut  tecum  lugeam. 

Fac  ut  ardeat  cor  meum, 
In  amando  Christum  Deui9 
Ut  sibi  complaceam. 

Sancta  mater  istud  agaa 
Crucifixi  fige  plagas 
Cordi  meo  valide. 

Tui  nat*  vulnerati, 
Tam  dignati  pro  me  pati 
Poenas  mecum  divide. 

Fac  me  vere  tecum  flere, 
Crucifixo  condolere,  » 

Donee  ego  vixero. 

Juxta  crucem  tecum  stare  . 
Te  Ubenter  sociare, 
In  planctu  desidero. 

V  irgo  virginum  prsBclaxs^ 
Mihi  jam  non  sis  amara, 
V'-to  m#»  ti^oiirn  nlahsrere 


HYMNS 


391 


O  worse  than  Jewish  heart,  thdt  coald« 
UnmovM,  behold  the  double  flood 
Of  Mar^f's  tears,  and  Jesu^s  blood. 

Alas  ^  our  sins,  they  were  not  his 
In  this  atoning  sacrifice, 
For  which  he  bleeds,  for  which  he  dies. 
When  graves  wereopen'd,  rocks  were  rent 
When  nature  and  each  element 
His  tormeats  and  their  grief  resent* 

Shall  man,  the  cause  of  all  his  pain 
And  all  his  grief,  shall  sinful  man 
Alone  insensible  remain? 

Ah,  pious  mother,  teach  my  heart, 
Of  sighs  and  tears  the  holy  art, 
And  in  thy  grief  to  bear  a  part. 
The  sword  of  grief,  which  did  pass  through 
Thy  very  soul,  O  may  it  now 
Upon  my  heart  a  wound  bestow. 

Great  Queen"  of  Sorrows,  in  thy  trala 
Let  me  a  mourner*s  place  obtain, 
With  tears  to  cleanse  all  sinful  stain* 

To  heal  the  leprosy  of  sin. 
We  must  the  cure  with  tears  begin, 
All  fleshes  corrupt  without  their  brine. 

Ilefuge  of  sinners,  grant  that  we 
May  tread  thy  steps,  and  let  it  be 
Our  sorrow  not  to  grieve  like  thee* 

O  may  the  wounds  of  thy  dear  Son 
Our  contrite  hearts  possess  alone, 
And  all  terrene  affections  drown. 
.  Those  wounds,  which  now  the  stars  oot 

shinc. 
Those  furnaces  of  love  divine. 
May  they  our  drossy  souls  refine ; 

And  on  us  Auch  impressions  inake> 


3f^  HTMNS. 

Fac  ut  porlem  Cbristi  mortem, 
Passionis  fac  consortem, 
£t  plagas  recolere. 

Fac  me  plagis  vulnerari, 
Cruce  hac  inebriari, 
Ob  amorem  filii. 

Inflammatus  et  accensuS) 
Per  te  virgo  sim  defensus 
In  die  judicii. 

Fac  me  ciuce  custodiri, 
Mofte  Christi  prsemuniri 
Confoi^eri  gratia.  \\ 

Quando  corpus  morietur, 
Fac  ut  animse  donetur 
Paradisi  gloria. 

K  Tuam  ipsius  animam  pelran 
sivit  gladius. 

JR.  Ut  revelentur  ex  multis  cot 
dibus  cogitationes. 


Hymn  for  the  Ascension. 
SALUTIS  HUMANiE. 

Salutis  humanss  Sator, 
Jesu  voluptas  cordium, 
Orbis  redempti  conditor, 
Et  casta  lux  amantium. 

Qua  victus  es  dementia, 
CJt  nostra  ferres  crimina, 
Mortem  subires  innocens 
Ut  morte  nos  ut  toUeres  ? 

Jesu  tibi  sit  gloria. 
Qui  victor  in  coelum  redis 
Cum  Patre  et  almo  Spiritu. 


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HniMS 


898 


f  / 


That  we  of  suffering  for  his  sake 
May  joyfully  our  portion  take* 

Let  us  his  proper  badsfe  put  on. 
Let's  glory  in  the  cross  alone, 
By  which  he  marks  us  for  his  own. 

That  when  the  dreadful  triaPs  come. 
For  every  man  to  hear  his  doom, 
On  his  right  hand  we  may  find  room. 

O  hear  us,  Mary  !  Jesus  hear ! 
Our  humble  prayers  secure  our  fear, 
When  thou  in  judgment  shalt  appear. 

Now  give  us  sorrow,  give  us  love. 
That  so  prepared,  we  may  remove, 
When  caird  to  seats  of  bliss  above.  Amen, 

V.  A  sword  has  pierced  thy  own  soul. 

JR.  That  the  thoughts  of  many  hearts 
may  be  revealed. 

Hymn  for  the  Ascension. 
SALUTIS  HUMANiE. 

O  Christ,  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 
The  light  and  comforv  of  the  mind ; 
Creator  of  this  earthly  frame. 
Thy  lover's  chaste  endearing  flame 

What  strange  excess  of  clemency 
Prevaird  so  far  with  guiltless  thee. 
That  thou  the  sinner's  load  shouldst  bear 
And  die  to  pay  his  forfeiture  ? 

To  Jesus,  who  ascends  the  sky, 
Be  glory  for  eternity : 
To  God  the  Father  let's  repeat 
The  same,  and  to  the  Paraclete.     Ameo. 

V,  God  ascended  in  triumph.   Alleluia. 

27.  And  the  Lord  at  the  sound  of  the 
Tnimpe..     Alleluia. 
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TMt 


JESUS    PSALTER. 


rtiere  is  no  other  name  under  heaven  eiven  to 
men   whereoy  we   must   be   ss^yed.—- ^ct» 


iv.,  12. 


\\ 


This  Psnlter  consists  of  fifteen  petitions,  and  the  glori- 
ous J^ame  of  Jesus  being  repeated  ten  times  Iwfora 
each  of  them,  the  repetition  is  made  thrice  flfty  times. 
It  may  be  said  either  all  at  once,  or  at  thrice,  accord- 
ing to  a  porson^s  devotion  and  leisure,  as  this  sacred 
Jfame  is  not  to  be  repeated  hastily  over,  but  with  gieat 
reverence  and  devotion. 

PARTI. 

you  must  begin  by  c  devout  kneeling^  or  bowingf  at  thi 
adorable  name  of  Jesus,  saying  ;— 

IN  the  name  of  Jesus,  let  every  knee  bow,  of 
things  in  heaven,  of  things  on  earth,  and  of 
things  under  the  earth :  and  let  every  tongue 
confess,  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Chnst  ia  i  i  the  glo- 
ry of  God  the  Father.    Phil,  ii.,  10. 


THE   FIRST   PETITION. 


JcsuSy  JesuSy  JcsuSj ) 

JesM,  JesuSf  Jesus^  >  Have  mercy  on  me. 

Jesus^  Jesus^  Jesus^ ) 

JESUS,  have  mercy  on  me,  0  God  of  com- 
paision,  and  forgive  tne  many  and  great  offen- 
ce! 1  have  committed  in  thy  sight. 


THE  JI8US  FtALTIlt. 


390 


Many  have  been  the  follies  of  my  life,  and 
rreat  are  the  miseriea  I  have  deserved  for  my 
fneratittide. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  dear  Jeius.  for  I  am  weak ; 
O  Lord  heal  me,  who  am  unable  to  help  my- 
self. 

Deliver  me  from  setting  my  heart  upon  any 
f.f  thy  creatures,  which  may  divert  my  eyes 
from  a  continual  looking  up  to  thee. 

Grant  me  grace  henceforth,  for  the  love  of 
thee,  to  hate  sin ;  and  out  of  a  just  esteem  of 
thee,  to  despi&ie  all  worldly  vanities. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  /esua,  I  beseech 
thee,  turn  their  vices  into  virtues,  and,  making 
them  true  observers  of  thy  law,  and  sincere 
lovers  of  thee,  bring  them  to  bliss  in  everlast- 
ing glory. 

Have  mercy  also  on  the  souls  in  purgatory, 
for  thy  bitter  passion,  I  beseech  thee,  and  for 
thy  glorious  name,  Jetm. 

0  blessed  Trinity,  one  eternal  God,  hay» 
mercy  on  me.     Out  Father^  ^c.    Had  Mary^  4rc* 


THE   SECOND   PETITION. 

Jetut^  Jeaus^  Jesua^ ) 

JesM^  Jesus^  JesuSy  >  Help  me 

Jettu^  /i'sus,  Jesuiy ) 

JESUS,  help  me  to  overcome  all  tempta- 
tions to  sin  and  the  malice  of  my  ghostly  en 
einy.  % 

Help  me  to  spend  my  time  in  virtuous  ac* 
tions,  and  in  such  labors  as  are  acceptable  to 
thee. 

To  resist  and  repel  the  motions  of  my  Aesh 
to  slotb,  gluttony,  and  impurity. 

To  render  my  heart  enamored  of  virtue,  and 
Inflamed  with  df^sire  of  thy  glorious  presence. 

Help  mt  to  deserve  and  Iceep  a  good  name, 


THS  USUI  MALTIB. 


bv  a  peacefid  and  pious  Kving,  to  thy  honor,  0 
Mnuy  to  my  own  comfort,  and  the  benefit  of 
others. 

Have  mdrcy  on  all  sinners,  &€.,  as  UfitrL 
Our  Father f  ^c.    Hail  Mm-y^  ^c. 


THX   THIRD   PETITION. 

Jema^  Jesus^  Jcsus^ ) 

JesuSy  Jesus,  Jesus^  >  Strengthen  me.  ^ 

JesuSy  Jesus,  Jesus, ) 

JESUS,  strengthen  me  in  soul  and  body,  to 
please  thee  in  doing  such  works  ^f  virtue,  as 
may  bring  me  to  thy  everlasting ^  joy  and  fe- 
licity. 

Grant  me  a  firm  purpose,  most  merciful 
Saviour,  to  amend  my  life,  and  to  recompense 
for  the  years  past. 

Those  years  which  I  have  misspent  to  thy 
displeasure  in  vain  or  wicked  thoughts,  words, 
deeds,  and  evil  customs. 

Make  my  heart  obedient  to  thy  will,  and 
re^dy  for  thy  love,  to  perform  all  the  works  of 
mercy. 

Grant  me  the  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  which, 
oy  a  virtuous  life,  and  devout  frequenting  of 
tny  most  holy  sacraments,  may  at  length  bring 
me  to  thy  heavenly  kingdom. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c.,  as  be/ort. 
Our  Father,  ifc.    Hail  Mary,  Sfc, 


THE   FOURTH   PETITION. 


Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  ) 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >  Comfort  me. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, } 

JESUS,  comfort  me,  and  give  me  grace  to 
place  my  chie^  my  only  j4y,  and  felicity  in 
thee 


THt  JX8V8  P3ALTIK. 


397 


Send  me  heavenly  meditations,  Bptritual 
sweetness,  and  ferven^  desires  of  thy  glory  s 
ravish  my  soul  with  the  contemplation  of 
heaven,  wnere  I  shall  everlastingly  dwell  wiUi 
thee. 

Bring  often  to  my  rememhrance  Ihy  un- 
tpea^able  goodness,  thy  gifts,  and  the  great 
kindness  thou  hast  shown  me. 

And  when  thou  bringest  to  my  mind  the  sad 
remembrance  of  my  sins,  whereby  I  have  so 
unkincUy  offended  thee ; 

Commrt  me  with  the  assurance  of  obtaining 
thy  grace,  by  the  spirit  of  perfect  repentance, 
which  may  pur^e  away  my  guilt,  and  prepare 
me  for  thy  ki  ngdom. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  as  before.  Om 
Father^  ^c.    Hail  Mary^  Sfc. 


r 


i 


THE   FIFTH   PETITION. 


Jbtts,  Jesus^  JesuSj ) 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >  Make  me  constant 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, ) 

JESUS,  make  me  constant  in  faith,  hope, 
and  charity,  giving  me  perseverance  in  all  vir- 
tues, and  a  resolution  never  to  offend  thee. 

Let  the  memory  of  thy  passion,  and  of  those 
bitter  pains  thou  sufferedst  for  me,  strengthen 
my  patience,  and  recreate  me  in  all  tribulation 
and  adversity.  ^ 

Let  me  always  hold  fast  the  doctrines  of  thy ' 
Catholic  church,  and  render  me  a  diligent  fre 
quenter  of  all  holy  duties. 

Let  no  false  delight  of  this  deceitful  world 
blind  me,  no  fleshly  temptation,  or  fraud  of  the 
devil,  shake  my  heart. 

My  heart,  wnich  has  for  ever  set  up  its  reft 


396 


THB  JfiSUS   rSALTBE. 


in  thee,  .id  resolved  to  undervalue  all  for  thy 
eternal  reward. 

Have  merc]^  on  all  sinners,  Jesus,  1  beseech 
thee  ',  turn  their  vices  into  virtues,  and  making 
them  true  observers  of  thy  law,  and  sincere 
lovers  of  thee,  bring  them  to  bliss  in  everlast- 
ing glory. 

nave  mercy  also  on  the  souls  in  purgatory, 
|br  thy  bitter  passion,  I  beseech  thee,  and  Ibi 
thy  glorious  name,  Jesus, 

O  blessed  Trinity,  one  eternal  God,  have 
mercy  on  me. 

Our  Ijord  Jesus  Christ  humbled  himself^  heinfi 
made  obedient  unto  deaths  even  to  the  ^eath  of  tin 
cross.    Phil,  ii.,  8. 

Hear  these  my  petitions,  0  my  most  merci- 
ful Saviour,  and  grant  me  grace  so  frequently 
to  repeat  and  consider  them,  that  they  may 
prove  easy  steps,  whereby  my  soul  may  ascend 
to  the  knowledge,  love,  and  performance  of  my 
duty  to  thee  and  my  neighbor,  through  the 
whole  course  of  my  life,  ^men.  Our  Fatfier^ 
%c.    Hail  Marr/f  ^'c.    1  believe  in  God^  fyc. 


PART    II. 

0^in  as  before,  sayinff : — In  the  name  of  Jet%»f  let 
every  knee,  &c. 

THE   SIXTH    PETITION. 


JESUS,  enlighten  me  with  spiritual  wisdom 
t|  know  thy  goodness,  and  all  those  things 
which  ax)  most  acceptable  to  thee. 


TBB  JSSaS  P8ALTBB. 


30^ 


'  Gnnt  me  a  clear  apprehension  of  my  ^  y 
good,  and  discretion  to  order  my  life  according? 
to  it 

Grant  that  I  may  wisely  proceed  from  vir 
tue  to  virtue,  till  at  length  I  arrive  at  the  clcai 
vision  of  thy  glorious  Majesty. 
^  Permit  me  not,  dear  Lord,  to  return  to  those 
sins  for  which  I  have  been  soiry,  and  of  which 
I  have  purged  myself  by  repentance  and  con 
fession. 

Grant  me  grace  to  benefit  the  souls  of  others 
by  my  good  example,  and  to  reduce  those  by 
good  counsel,  who  misbehave  towards  me. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c.,  as  at  firtt 
Our  Father^  ^c.    Hail  Mary,  Sfc, 


m 


THE   SEVENTH   PETITION. 

JiiiuSy  Jesus,  JesitSy  )  r  «.».♦«>«  *«h.«*  4^ 
T.^J  T.«,.  L,^J  (  Grant  me  grace  to 


^1 


fear  thee. 


Jesrcs,  Jesus,  Jesus, 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, 

JESUS,  grant  me  grace  inwardly  to  feai 
;hee,  and  to  avoid  all  occasions  of  offending 
thee. 

Let  thy  threats  of  the  torments  which  arc 
to  fall  on  sinners,  the  fear  of  losing  thy  love 
and  thy  heavenly  inheritance  always  keep  me 
in  awe. 

Let  me  not  dare  to  remain  in  sin,  but  soon 
return  to  repentance,  lest  through  thy  anger, 
the  dreadful  sentence  of  endless  death  and 
damnation  fall  upon  me. 

Let  the  powerful  intercession  of  thy  blessed 
Mother,  and  all  thy  saints ;  but  above  all,  thy 
own  merits  and  mercy,  O  my  Saviour,  be  evei 
between  thy  avenging  justice  and  my  pooi 
■ouL 

Enable  me,  0  my  God,  to  work  out  my  lal 


too 


TUB  JStUf   rSALTBH. 


\ration  with  fear  and  trembling ;  and  let  thti  np- 
lirehension  of  thy  secret  jud^ents  render  me 
a  moi^'  humble  and  diligent  suitor  to  the  throne 
•f  thy  grace. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c.,  a$  befin, 
Our  Father^  Sfc,    Hail  JUary,  ifc. 

THI   EIGHTH   PJCTITIOM. 

R«..  n^.J  T...„  (  Grant  me  grace  to 


eI 


love  thee. 


j€8u$y  Jetusj  Jestiif 
Jenu^  Jesufi  Jestu^ 

JESUS,  grant  me  grace  truly  to  love  tho4 
for  thy  infiuite  goodness,  and  those,  excessive 
bonnties  I  have  received,  and  hope  for  ever  to 
receive  from  thee. 

Let  the  remembrance  of  thy  kindness  and 
patience  conquer  the  malice  and  wretched  in- 
clinations of  my  perverse  nature. 

Let  the  consideration  of  my  many  deliver- 
ances, thv  frequent  calls,  and  continual  assist- 
ance in  the  ways  of  life,  make  me  ashamed  oi 
my  ingratitude. 

And  what  dost  thou  require  of  me  for  all 
thy  mercies,  or  by  them,  but  to  love  thee  1 
And  why  dost  thou  require  it,  but  because 
thou  art  my  only  good  ? 

O  my  dear  Lord,  my  whole  life  shall  be  no- 
thing but  a  desire  of  thee :  and  because  I  in< 
deed  love  thee,  I  will  most  diligently  keep  thy 
commandments. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &e.,  or  brfon] 
(htr  Father  J  ^c.    Hail  Maury  ^  ^c 


\ 


ni  IBSUt   rSALTSB. 


THE  If  I  NTH  FITITIOH. 

&&&J     member  my  death. 

JESUS,  grant  me  grace  always  to  remember 
my  death,  and  the  great  account  I  am  then  to 
give ;  that  so,  my  soul,  being  always  wellndis- 
posed,  may  depait  out  of  this  world  in  thy 
grace. 

Then,  by  the  holy  intercession  of  thy  blessed 
Mother,  and  the  assistance  of  the  glorious  St 
Michcul,  deliver  me  from  the  enemy  of  my 
soul  j  and  thou,  my  good  angel,  I  beseech  thee 
to  help  me  at  that  most  important  hoiir. 

Then,  dear  Jesus^  remember  thy  mercy,  and 
turn  not  thy  most  amiable  face  away  from  me, 
because  of  my  offences. 

Secure  me  against  the  terrors  of  that  day, 
by  causing  me  now  to  die  daily  to  all  earthly 
tilings,  and  so  to  have  my  conversation  con- 
tinually in  heaven. 

Let  the  remembrance  of  thy  death  teach  mt 
how  to  esteem  my  life ;  and  the  memory  of 
thy  resurrection  encourage  me  to  descend 
cheerfully  iuto  the  grave. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &C.,  as  htfon. 
Our  Fathtr^  4rc.    Had  Mary^  Sfc.         , 

THE   TENTH   PETITION. 


.y»««,  ac^o  o,  .y^«H«,  ^  purgatory. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, )  r    &       j 


JESUS,  send  me  here  my  purgatory,  and  to 
prevent  the  torments  of  that  cleansing  fu«^ 
which  attends  those  souls  in  the  next  worM, 
that  have  not  been  sufficiently  purged  in  thiti 


4M 


TUI  Jli.^f  flALTtt, 


Vouchsafe  to  grant  me  those  merciful  cioi»' 
■es  and  afflictions^  which  thou  seest  necessary 
for  the  taking  off  my  aiftctions  from  ail  things 
here  below. 

Since  none  can  see  thee  that  loves  anything 
which  is  not  for  thy  sake^  suffer  not  my  heart 
to  find  any  rest  here,  but  in  sighing  after  thee 

Too  bitter^  alasi  will  be  the  anguish  of  a  soul 
that  is  separated  from  thee^  that  desires,  but 
cannot  come  to  thee,  being  clogged  with  this 
heavy  chains  of  sin. 

Here  then,  O  m3r  Saviour,  keep  me  continu- 
ally mortllied  to  this  world  ;  that,  being  purged 
thoroughly  with  the  fire  of  thy  love,  i  may 
immediately  pass  hence  into  tny  everlasting 
possession. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c.,  as  in  thi  fifth 
wetitUm.  Our  Father,  ffc,  HaU  Mary,  ifc,  1 
believe  in  Ood,  4rc. 


PART    III. 

Btfin  a»  before^  Maying  .•—In  the  name  of  Jeeutt  let 
every  knee,  dec. 

THE   ELEVENTH   PETITION. 

/«rus,  Jems,  Jeeus.l  ^ 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >  o«J^/^  iiV!i^««r^r«v 

Jesu4i]  Jesus]  Jcsus\  )  ^'''''^  '"  company. 

JESUS,  grant  me  grace  to  avoid  ill  compa^ 
ny ;  or  if  I  chance  to  come  among  such,  I  be 
seech  thee,  by  the  merits  of  thy  uncorrupt 
conversation  among^inners,  preserve  me  from 
being  overcome  by  any  temptations  to  mortal 
sin. 

Cause  me  O  blessed  Jesus,  to  remetober  al- 


T«i  iWV%  MALTlft. 


409 


wayi  with  dread,  that  thou  art  pre»ent.  and 
beareitf  who  will  take  an  account  of  all  our 
wordi  and  actions,  and  wilt  Judge  us  according 
*to  them. 

How  dare  I  then  converse  with  slanderers, 
Hars,  drunkards,  or  swearers ;  or  with  such 
whose  discourse  is  either  quarrelsome,  disso- 
lute, or  vain. 

Repress  in  nne,  dear  Jcsus^  all  inordinate  af- 
fections to  carnul  pleasure,  and  to  the  delight 
of  taste ;  grant  me  grace  to  avoid  such  com- 
pany as  would  blow  the  fire  of  those  unruly 
appetitt^s. 

Thy  power  defend,  thy  wisdom  direct,  thy 
fatherly  pity  chastise  me,  and  make  me  live  so 
here  among  men,  that  I  may  be  fit  for  the  con- 
versation of  angels  hereafter. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  as  at  finU  Om 
Father^  Sfc.    Hail  Mary^  4rc. 

THE   TWELFTH   PETITION. 

Ja^\im,\j,«»\S      on  thee  for  help. 

JESUS,  M:rant  me  grace  in  all  my  necessities 
to  call  on  thee  for  help,  faithfully  remembering 
thy  death  and  resurrection  for  me. 

Wilt  thou  be  deaf  to  my  cries,  that  wouldst 
lay  down  thy  life  for  my  ransom  1  or  canst 
thou  not  save  me,  that  couldst  take  it  up  again 
for  my  crown  1  ^ 

"Whom  ha  "e  I  in  heaven  but  thee,  0  my  Je* 
9Uiy  whose  biassed  mouth  has  pronounced,  CaU 
an  meintfie  day  of  thy  trouble^  and  I  will  dtlmr 
tha.  « 

Thou  art  my  sure  rock  of  defence  againit 


II 


f 


404 


THK  JBSUS   fBJLLTtn, 


all  sorts  of  enemies  ;  thou  art  my  ready  gthct^ 
able  to  strengthen  me  to  every  good  work. 

Therefore, in  all  my  sufferings,  weaknessesi 
and  temptations,  I  will  confidently  call  oa' 
thee ;  hear  me,  O  my  Jesus,  and,  when  thou 
hearest,  have  mercy. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &e.,  a$  be/on. 
Our  Father y  fyc.    Hail  Mary^  ^c. 


TIIX    rniRTEENTH    PETITION. 


Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  )  ^  , 
Jesus,  Jesus,  JesuSy  >  ^      ;  ™®; 


persevere 
Jesus^  Jesus,  Jesus, 

JESUS,  make  me  persevere  in  virtue  and  a 

Sod  life,  and  never  give  over  thy  service,  tiU 
ou  bringest  me  to  my  reward  in  thy  kingdom. 

In  all  pious  customs  and  holy  duties,  in  my 
honest  and  necessary  employniients,  continue 
and  strengthen,  O  Lord,  my  soul  and  body. 

Is  my  life  anything  but  a  pilgrimage  on 
earth,  towixrds  the  new  Jerusalem,  to  which  he 
that  sits  down,  or  turns  out  of  the  way,  can 
never  arrive  ? 

O  Jesus,  make  me  always  consider  thy  bless- 
ed example:  through  how  much  pains,  and 
how  little  pleasure,  thou  didst  press  on  to  a 
iKtter  death  \  that  being  the  way  to  a  glorious 
resurrection. 

Make  me,  0  my  Redeemer,  seriously  weigh 
those  severe  words  of  thine.  He  only  that  pertB- 
Veres  to  the  end  shall  be  saved. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners.,  kc^  as  be/on 
Our  Father^  Sfc,    Hail  Mary,  ifc. 


\ 


THt  JKSU8  PSALTSR. 


THE   FOUBTESNTH   FBTITIOM. 

JnJ,Je«J,MjS     myminaionthee. 

JESUS,  grant  me  grace  to  fix  my  mind  on 
Chee,  especially  in  time  of  prayer,  when  I  di* 
rectly  converse  with  thee. 

Stop  the  motions  of  my  wandering  head, 
and  the  desires  of  my  unstable  heart;  suppresa 
the  power  of  my  spiritual  enemies,  who  en- 
deavor at  that  time  to  draw  my  mind  from 
heavenly  thoughts,  to  many  vain  imaginations. 

So  shall  I,  with  joy  and  gratitude,  look  on 
thee  as  my  deliverer  from  all  the  evils  I  have 
escaped ;  and  as  my  benefactor  for  all  the  good 
I  have  ever  received,  or  can  hope  for. 

I  shall  see  that  thou  art  my  only  good,  and 
that  all  other  things  are  but  means  ordained 
by  thee,  to  make  me  fix  my  mind  on  thee,  to 
make  me  love  thee  more  and  more,  and  by  lov  • 
ing  thee  to  be  eternally  happy. 

O  beloved  of  my  soul,  take  up  all  my  thoughts 
here,  that  my  eyes,  abstaining  from  all  vain 
and  hurtful  sights,  may  become  w^orthy  to  be 
hold  thee  face  to  face  in  thy  glory  for  ever. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  occ,  oi  hefort. 
Owr  Father^  ^c.    Hail  Mary^  Sfc, 

THE    FIFTEENTH    PETITION. 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  1  Give  me  grace  to  ordei 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus,  >    my  life  towards  my 
Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus, )        eternal  welfare, 

JESUS,  give  me  grace  to  order  my  life  to- 
wards my  eternal  welfare,  heartily  intending, 
and  wisely  designing,  all  the  operations  of  niv 
body  and  soul  to  obtain  the  reward  of  thy  inu- 
nite  bliss,  and  eternal  felicity. 


I   ! 


400 


THB  JKSU8  PSALTBS. 


For  wliat  else  is  this  world,  but  a  school  to 
breed  up  souls,  and  (it  them  for  the  other;  and 
how  are  they  fitted,  but  by  an  eager  desire  of 
enjoying  God,  their  only  end  ? 

Break  my  froward  spirit,  O  JesuSy  make  it 
humble  and  obedient :  grant'hie  grace  to  depart 
hence  with  contempt  of  this  world,  and  a  heart 
filled  with  joy  at  my  going  to  thee. 

Let  the  memory  of  thy  passion  make  me 
cheerfully  undergo  all  temptations  or  sufferings 
here  for  thy  love,  whilst  my  soul  breathes  af 
ter  thai  blissful  life,  and  immortal  glory,  which 
thou  hast  prepared  in  heaven  for  thy  servants. 

O  Jestts,  let  me  frequently  and  attentively 
consider,  that  whatever  I  gain,  if  I  lose  thee, 
all  is  lost :  and  whatever  I  lose,  if  I  gain  thee, 
all  is  gained. 

Have  mercy  on  all  sinners,  &c.,  as  in  the  fifth 
petition.  Our  FathiTf  ifc.  Hail  Mary^  ffc,  J 
odvevt  in  Qod  kt. 


!  ( 


THE  STATIONS, 


om 


HOLY  WAY  OF  THE  CROSS. 


THE    ANTIPHON. 


WE  beseech  thee,  0  Lord !  to  assist  and  di* 
rect  our  actions  by  thy  powerful  grace,  that  all 
our  prayers  and  works  may  always  begin  and 
end  with  thee.  Through  Christ  our  Lord 
Jjffwn* 


A    PREPARATORY   ACT  OP   OONTPITION. 

0  JESUS,  treasure  of  my  soul,  infinitely 
good,  infinitely  merciful,  behold  me  prostrate 
at  thy  sacred  feet  1  Sinner  as  I  am,  I  fly  to  the 
arms  of  thy  mercy,  and  implore  that  grace 
which  melts  and  converts,—  the  grace  of  true 
epmpunction.  I  have  offended  thee,  adorable 
Jesus  1  I  repent,  let  the  favor  of  my  love  equal 
the  baseness  of  my  ingratitude.  This  Way  of 
the  Cross,  grant  me  to  offer  devoutly  in  memo- 
ry of  that  painful  journey  thou  hast  travelled 
for  our  redemption,  to  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 
with  the  holy  design  to  reform  my  morals, 
amend  my  life,  and  gain  these  indulgencee 
rranted  by  thy  vicars  on  earth.  I  apply  one 
for  my  miserable  soul,  the  rest  in  suffrage  for 
the  souls  in  purgatory,  particularly  N.  N. 
[Here  mention  the  souls  for  whom  you  intend 


406 


HOLY  WAT  OV 


to  apply  them.]  I  oegin  this  devotion  undei 
thy  sacred  protection,  and  in  imitation  of  thy 
dolorous  Mother.  Let  then  this  holy  exercise 
obtain  for  me  mercy  in  this  life,  and  glory  in 
the  next    jimeny  Ji^sus  I 


THE  FIRST  STATION. 


Christ  U  sentenced  to  death  by  PiUUe, 

V.  We  adore  thee,  6  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
li^ss  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  re- 
deemed the  world. 


THE   MYSTERT. 

Our  gracious  Redeemer,  after  suffering  blows 
and  blasphemies  before  Annas  and  Caiaphas, 
after  the  cruel  scourging,  insulting  contempts 
and  bloody  crown  of  piercing  thorns,  is  unjust- 
ly condemned  to  death.  This  iniquitous  sen^ 
tence  your  Jesus  accepted  with  admirable  hu- 
mility. Innocence  embraces  condemnation  to 
free  the  guilty. 

Reflect  that  your  sins  were  the  false  wit- 
aesses  that  condemned  him;  your  stubborn 
iinpenitence  the  tyrant  that  extorted  from  Pi 
late  the  bloody  sentence.  Propose  now  seri- 
ously an  amendment  of  life,  and  while  you  re- 
flect on  the  horrid  injustice  of  Pilate,  who  con 
demi:3  innocence  lest  he  should  not  appear  a 

« 


THS   0Ed88. 


4ir9 


friend  of  Cssar,  arraign  yourself  for  your  ma- 
ny sins  of  human  respect ;  think  how  often 
you  have  offended  God  for  fear  of  cispleasing 
the  eye  of  the  world,  and  turning  to  your  lov- 
ing Jesus,  address  him  rather  with  tears  of  the 
heart  than  with  expressions  of  the  tongue,  in 
the  following 


I ' 


PRAYER. 
O    MANGLED    VICTIM    OF    MY  SINS  !       0  SUf 

fering  Jesus !  I  have  deserved  those  bloody 
scourges,  that  cruel  sentence  of  death ;  and  yet 
thou  didst  die  for  me,  that  I  should  live  foi 
thee.  I  am  convinced  that  if  I  desire  to  please 
men,  I  cannot  be  thy  servant.  Let  me  then 
displease  the  world  and  its  vain  admirers.  I 
resign  myself  into  thy  hands.  Let  love  take 
possession  of  my  hearty  let  my  eyes  behold 
with  contempt  everything  that  can  alienate 
my  affections  from  thee ;  let  my  ears  be  ever 
attentive  to  thy  word;  let  me  through  this 

Sainful  journey  accompany  thee,  sighing  and 
emanding  mercy.    Mercy,  Jesus  !    Jmm, 
Our  Father,  ^c.    Hail  mdry,  Sfc. 
Jesus  Christ  crucifiep,  have  vsrgt  om 
us !  ♦ 

You  pious  Christians  who  do  now  draw  nerfi 
With  relenting  hearts  now  lend  a  tear, 
Your  Lorri  behold  with  great  humility, 
Sentenced  to  die  or  m  >unt  Calvaiy. 

«7 


410 


HOLT   WAT  OF 


THE  SECOND  STATION. 


Ckriit  takei  th*  CroiB  on  kit  shofdiUr 

v.  We  adore  thoe,  0  Lord  Jesus  C  ^  rist,  aod 
bless  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hatt 
redeenitid  the  world. 


THB    MYSTERY. 


i\ 


This  second  Station  represents  the  place 
where  your  most  amiable  Redeemer  is  clad 
in  his  usual  attire,  after  his  inhuman  execu- 
tioners had  stripped  him  of  the  purple  garment 
of  derision  with  which  he  was  clothed,  when 
M  a  visionary  king  they  crowned  him  with  plat- 
ted thorns.  The  heavy  burthen  of  the  cross 
is  violently  placed  on  his  mangled  shoulders. 

Behold  your  gracious  Saviour,  though  torn 
with  wounds,  covered  with  olood,  a  man  of 
griefs,  abandoned  by  all, — ^with  what  silent  pa- 
tience he  bears  the  taunts  and  injuries  with 
which  the  Jews  insult  him.  He  stretches  out 
his  bleeding  arms,  and  tenderly  embraces  the 
Cross.  Reflect  with  ~  confusion  on  that  sensi- 
tive pride  which  is  fired  with  impatience  at 
the  very  shadow  of  contempt,-'-on  your  die- 
eon  tented  murmurs  in  your  If  ^htest  afflictione, 
—and  youi  obstinate  resistance  to  the  will  o! 
Heaven  in  the  crosses  of  life,  which  are  calcu- 
lated to  conduct  you,  not  to  a  Calvary  of  Cru- 
cifixion, but  to  the  joys  of  eternal  ^fory :  and 
from  your  heart  umte  in  the  following 


TRB   CROSt. 


411 


PRAYER. 

Meek  and  humble  Jesu3!  my  iniquity 
and  perverseness  loacied  thy  shoulders  witn 
the  heavy  burthen  of  the  Cross.  Yet  I,  a  vile 
worm  of  the  earth,  O  shameful  ingratitude  I 
fly  even  the  appearance  of  mortification,  and 
every  thing  which  could  check  the  violence  of 
my  passions ;  and  if  I  suffered,  it  was  with  a 
murmuring  reluctance.  I  now,  O  Saviour  of 
the  world  1  detest  my  past  life,  and  by  thy 
grace  am  determined  no  more  to  offend  thee 
mortally.  Let  me  only  glory  in  the  Cross  of 
my  Lord,  by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  to 
me,  and  I  to  the  world.  Lay  then  on  my  stub- 
born neck  the  cross  of  true  penance :  let  me, 
for  love  of  thee,  bear  the  adversities  of  this  life, 
and  cleave  insepambly  to  thee  in  the  bonds  of' 
perpetual  charity,    ^^men.  Jesus. 

Our  Father^  fyc.    Hail  Mary^  Sfc,     Glory,  ifc. 

Jesus  Christ  crucified,  have  mercy  or 
us! 

No  pity  for  the  Lamb  was  to  be  found ; 
As  a  mock  Kin$;  my  loving  Lord  they  crown*d } 
He  bea^  his  cross  in  his  usual  attire, 
To  save  my  soul  from  everlasting  Are. 


THE  THIRD  STATION. 


JetuifaXU  thtfirtt  time  under  the  Cro§$, 

Y.  We  adore  thee,  O  liord  Jetos  Chrfttani 
bless  thee. 


419 


nOLY   VAT   OF 


R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Crosa  thou  hast  r»* 
deemed  the  world 


THE   MYSTERY 

This  third  Station  represents  how  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  overwhelmed  by  the  weight  of 
the  Cros^  fainting  through  loss  of  blood,  falls 
to  the  ground  the  first  time. 

Contemplate  the  unwearied  patience  of  the 
meek  Lamb,  amidst  the  insulting  blows  and 
curses  of  his  brutal  executioners ;  while  you, 
impatient  in  adversity  and  infirmity,  presume 
to  complain,  nay,  to  insult  the  Majesty  oi 
Heaven,  by  your  curses  and  blas][>hemies.  Pur- 
pose here  firmly  to  struggle  against  the  impa- 
tient sallies  of  temper;  and  beholding  your 
amiable  Jesus  prostrate  under  the  Cross,  excite 
in  yourself  a  just  hatred  for  those  sins,  which 
rendered  insupportable  that  weight,  with  which 
your  Saviour,  for  love  of  you,  was  burthened, 
and  thus  address  your  afflicted  Jesus : 


PRAYER. 

Alas,  my  Jesus!  the  merciless  violence 
of  thy  inhuman  executioners,  the  excessive 
weight  of  the  Cress,  or  rather  the  more  oppres 
■i've  load  of  my  sins,  bend  thee  to  the  earth. 
Panting  for  breath,  exhausted  as  thou  art,  thou 
dost  not  refuse  new  tortvires  for  me.  Will  I 
then  refuse  the  light  burthen  of  thy  command- 
ments :  will  I  refuse  to  do  violence  to  my  per- 
verse passions  and  sinful  attachments ;  will  I 
relapse  into  those  very  crimes  for  which  1 
have  sLed  fa.se  and  delusive  tears  1    6  Jesui  I 


TUB   CROSS. 


413 


ttretck  tky  holy  hand  to  my  asaistance,  tli&t  I 
may  never  more  fall  into  mortal  sin ;  that  I 
may  at  the  hour  " .  death  secure  the  important 
affair  of  my  salvation.    Amen^  Jr  s  u  s. 

Ovar  FoMwr^  i^c.    Had  Maary^  fyc.     Glory ^  ifc, 
Jesus  Christ  crucified,  have  mercy  oa 
us! 

For  want  of  blood  he  fell  unto  the  ground, 
No  comfort  for  my  lord  was  to  be  found, 
For  after  all  they  forced  him  up  again, 
A.nd  scourged  him  on,  for  to  augment  his  pain. 


THE  FOURTH  STATION. 


JesHS  carrying  the  Cross,  meets  his  most  afflict 

ed  Mother. 

V.  We  adore  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
bless  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  re- 
deemed the  world. 


THE    MYSTERY. 

The  fourth  Station  p;-esents  to  your  contem- 
plation the  meeting  of  the  desolate  Mother  and 
her  bleeding  Jesus,  staggreing  under  the  weight 
of  the  Cross. 

Consider  what  pangs  rent  her  soul,  when 
she  beheld  her  beloved  Jesus  covered  with 
oiood  dra^e^  violently  to  the  place  of  execi> 


414 


HOLY    WAT   OP 


tion,  reviled  and  blasphemed  by  an  ungrateful 
outrageous  rabble.  Meditate  on  her  inward 
feelings,  the  looks  of  silent  agony  exchanged 
between  the  Mother  and  the  Son ;  her  anguish 
in  not  being  permitted  to  approach^  to  embrace, 
and  to  a'!company  him  to  death.  Filled  with 
confusion  at  tne  thought  that  neither  the  Son^s 
pains  nor  Mother's  grief  have  softened  the 
hardness  of  your  heart,  contritely  join  in  the 
following 


FEAVER. 


0  Mary  !  1  am  the  cause  of  thy  sufferings. 
O  refuge  of  sinners !  let  me  participate  in  those 
beart-felt  pangs,  which  rent  thy  tender  soul, 
when  thou  didst  behold  thy  Son  trembling  with 
cold,  covered  with  wounds,  fainting  under  the 
Cross,  more  dead  than  alive !  Mournful  Mo- 
ther !  fountain  of  love  I  let  me  feel  the  force  of 
thy  grief  that  I  may  weep  with  tliee,  and  min- 
«Je  my  tears  with  thine,  and  thy  Son's  blood. 
O  suffering  Jesus!  by  thy  bitter  passion,  and 
the  heart-breaking  compassion  of  thy  afflicted 
Mother,  grant  me  the  efficacious  grace  of  per- 
teverancc !  Mother  of  Jesus,  intercede  for  me ! 
)esus,  behold  me  with  an  eye  of  pity,  and  in 
the  hour  of  my  death  receive  me  to  the  arms 
of  thy  mercy!    ./^meii,  Jesus. 

Our  Father^  ^c.    Hail  Mat-y^  Sfc,     Glory ^  ^t*. 

Jesus  Christ  crucified,  have  mercy  on 
us! 

Behold  your  Lord  with  perfect  weakness  he 
Goes  staggering  on  in  his  great  agony, 
Till  his  afflicted  Mother  he  did  see. 
Crying,  Sop,  O  Son !  my  heart  does  bleed  foi 
thee. 


THX  OROSt.  41 A 


THE  FIFTH  STATION. 


CAriU  assisted  by  Siman  Ihe  Cyrtnean^  to  cat 

ry  the  Cross, 

V.  We  adore  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
l^ess  thee.  ^ 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast 
redeemed  the  world. 


THB   HTSTEBT. 

The  fifth  Station  represents  Christ  fainting, 
destitute  of  strength,  unable  to  carry  the  Cross. 
Hi5  sacrilegious  executioners  compel  Simon 
the  Cyrenean  to  carry  it,  not  through  compas* 
sionate  pity  to  Jesus,  but  lest  he  should  expire 
m  their  hands,  before  they  could  glut  their 
vengeance  by  nailing  him  to  the  Cross. 

Consider  here  the  repugnance  of  Simon  to 
carry  the  Cross  after  Christ;  and  that  you 
with  repugnance,  and  by  compulsion,  carry  the 
Cross  which  Providence  has  placed  on  yoi^r 
shoulders.  Will  you  spurn  tne  love  of  your 
Jesus,  who  invites  you  to  take  up  your  Cross 
and  follow  him  ?  Will  you  yet  with  shame- 
less ingratitude  refuse  the  Cross,  sanctified  by 
his  Bu&ring  1  Ofier  up  devoutly  the  following 


M 


F&AYER. 


O  suFFEKiNQ  Jesus!  to  what  excess  did 
tky  impious   executioners'  cruelty  proceed. 


I 


41^ 


HOLT    WAf    or 


Beholding  thee  faint  under  the  Cross,  uppre* 
Kenslve  of  thy  death  before  they  could  com- 
plete their  bloody  intentions,  they  compel  Si- 
mon  to  carry  the  Cross  that  thou  mightest  ex- 
pire on  it  in  the  most  exquisite  torture.  But 
why  should  I  complain  of  the  cruelty  of  the 
Jews,  or  the  repugnance  of  Simon  ?  Have  I 
not  again  crucified  thee  by  my  crimes  ?  Have 
1  not  suffered  with  fretful  impatience  the  light 
afflictions  with  which  thy  mercy  visited  me  1 
inspire  me  now,  my  Jesus,  to  d!etest  and  de- 
plore my  sinful  impatience,  my  ungrateful 
murmurs,  and  let  me  with  all  my  heart  cheer 
fully  accompar.y  thee  to  Mount  Calvary:  let 
me  live  in  thee,  and  die  in  thee,  ^mm,  Jesus. 
Our  Fa:lker^  Sfc.  Hail  Mary,  Sfc,  Glory  ^  ifc, 
Jesus  Christ  crucified,  have  mercy  on 
us  1 

The  outrageous  Jews  when  fainting  Jesus  fell 
Simon  to  bear  his  Cross,  they  did  compel ; 
Afflictions  bear  like  Job  most  patiently, 
And  follow  the  Lamb  with  great  humility. 


THE   SIXTH  STATION. 


Veronica  presents  a  handkerchief  to  Christ, 

V.  We  adore  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  anil 
bless  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  le* 
deemed  the  world. 


X 


THE  omots 


417 


TKI   MY8TIILT 

Tl\e  lixth  Station  represents  the  place  whore 
the  pious  Veronica  compassionating  our  ago- 
nizing Redeemer,  beholding  his  sacred  face 
\i\  id  with  blows,  and  covered  with  blood  and 
8\veat,  presents  a  handkerchief,  with  which  Je 
BUS  wipes  his  face. 

Consider  the  heroic  piety  of  this  devout  wo- 
man, who  is  not  intimidated  by  the  presence 
of  the  executioners,  or  the  clamors  of  the  Jews; 
and  the  tender  acknowledgment  of  Jesus.  Re- 
flect here,  that  though  you  cannot  personally 
discharge  the  debt  of  humanity  to  your  Sa- 
viour, you  can  discharge  it  to  his  suflfering 
members,  the  poor.  Though  you  cannot  wipe 
away  the  blood  and  sweat  from  the  face  of  Je- 
sus, you  can  wipe  away  the  tear  of  wretched- 
ness from  the  eye  of  micery.  Examine,  then, 
what  returns  you  have  made  for  the  singulai 
graces  and  favors  your  bountiful  Jesus  bestow 
ed  on  you ;  and  conscious  of  your  ingratitude, 
address  your  injured  Saviour  in  the  following 


51 


PRATIK. 


O  Jesus,  grant  me  tears  to  weep  myingrati- 
ude.  How  often  have  I,  infatuated  wretch, 
timed  my  eyes  from  thee  and  thy  sufferings, 
to  fix  them  on  the  world  and  its  vanities  !  Let 
me  henceforth  be  thine  without  division. 
Stamp  thy  imaee  on  my  soul,  that  it  may  ne- 
ver admit  another  love.  Take  possession  of 
my  heart  on  earth,  that  niy  soul  may  take  eter- 
nal possession  of  thee  in  glory.    Jimen^  Jesus. 

Our  Father^  ifc.    Hail  Mary^  Sfc,     Glory ^  ^c. 

Jesus  Christ  crucitisd,  have  msrcy  on 


M 


BOLr    WAY   OP 


Veronica,  who  when  our  Lord  did  lee, 
A  handkerchief  present  to  him  did  she, 
My  gooa  Lord  by  looks  that  Were  divine, 
Has  left  his  countenance  on  the  same  behind 


THE  SEVENTH  STATION. 


Jesus  falls  wider  the  Cross  the  second  time, 

V.  We  adore  thee,  0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
bless  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  re- 
deemed the  world. 


THE   MYSTERY. 

The  seventh  Station  represents  the  gate  of 
Jerusalem,  called  the  gate  of  Judgment,  at  the 
entrance  of  which  our  Saviour  through  anguish 
and  weakness  falls  to  the  ground.  He  is  com- 
pelled by  blows  and  blasphemies  to  rise. 

Consider  your  Jesus  prostrate  on  the  earth, 
bruised  by  his  fall,  and  ignominiously  treated 
by  an  ungrateful  rabble.  Reflect  that  your  self- 
love  and  pride  of  preference  were  the  cause  of 
this  humiliation.  Implore,  then,  grace  to  de- 
test sincerely  your  haughty  spirit  and  proud 
disposition.  It  was  your  reiterated  sins  which 
again  pressed  him  to  the  ground.  Will  you 
then  sin  again,  and  add  to  the  afflictions  of  youi 
gracious  Saviour  1 


THI   OEOtS. 


PRAYER. 


419 


O  Most  Hqly  Redeemer  I  treated  with 
the  utmost  contempt,  deprived  of  fame  and 
honor — led  out  to  punishment- — through  excess 
of  torments,  and  the  weakness  of  thy  delicate 
and  mangled  body,  thou  didst  fall  a  second  time 
to  the  earth.  What  impious  hand  has  pros- 
trated thee?  Alas,  my  Jesus!  I  am  that  im< 
[pious,  that  sacrilegio-us  offender :  my  ambitioui 
pride,  my  haughty  indignation,  my  contempt 
of  others  humbled  thee  to  the  earth.  Banish 
for  ever  from  my  mind,  the  unhappy  spirit  oi 
pride.  Teach  my  heart  the  doctrine  of  humil- 
ity,  so  that  detesting  pride,  vain  glory,  and  hu- 
man respect,  I  may  for  ever  be  united  with 
thee,  rry  meek  and  humble  Jesus.  Amen. 
Our  Father^  Sfc,  Hail  Maryy  ifc.  Glory ^  ^c, 
Jesus  Christ  crucified,  have  mercy  om 
us ! 

At  Jerusalem's  gate  he  fell  once  more, 
To  save  our  souls  he  suffered  sore ; 
For  his  great  mercy  let  us  always  call. 
Since  oui  vain  pride  has  caused  his  great  down- 
fall. 


( / 


I 


THE  EIGHTH  STATION. 


Chrisi  consoles  Ihe  Women  of  JerusaXem^  who 

wept  over  Mm, 

V.  We  adore  thee,  0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  aikl 
bless  thee 


420 


BOLT   WAT   OF 


R.  Because  bv  thy  holy  Crosi  thou  hait 
deemed  the  world. 


THB   MYSTERY. 

This  station  represents  the  place  where  ce- 
veral  devout  women  meeting  Jesus,  and  behold- 
ing him  wounded,  and  bathed  in  his  blood, 
shed  tears  of  compassion  over  him. 

Consider  the  excessive  love  of  Jesui;,  who, 
though  languishing  and  half  dead  through  the 
multitude  of  his  torments,  is  nevertheless  at 
tentive  to  console  the  women  who  wept  6\et 
him.  They  merited  that  tender  consolation 
from  the  mouth  of  Jesus,  **  Weep  not  over  me, 
but  over  yourselves  and  your  children"  Weep  for 
your  sins,  the  sources  of  my  affliction.  Yes, 
O  my  soul  1 1  will  obey  my  suffering  Lord,  and 
pour  out  tears  of  compunction.  Nothing  more 
eloquent  than  the  voice  of  those  tears  which 
flow  from  the  horror  of  our  sins.  Address  him 
in  the  following 


PEAYSE. 

O  Jesus,  only  begotten  Son  of  th«  Fa- 
MER 1  who  will  give  water  to  my  head,  and  a 
Ibuntain  of  tears  to  my  eyes,  that  I  may  day 
and  night  weep  and  lament  my  sine  ?  I  hum- 
bly beseech  thee  by  these  tears  of  blood  thoa 
liidst  shed  for  me,  to  soften  my  flinty  bosom, 
that  tears  may  plentifully  flow  from  my  eyes, 
and  contrition  rend  my  heart,  this  hardened 
heart,  to  cancel  my  crimes  and  render  me  se- 
cure in  the  day  of  wrath  and  examination, 
when  thou  wilt  come  to  judge  the  living  and 


THI    CROSS. 


491 


the  dead,  a  ad  demand  a  rigorous  account  of  thv 

blood.    Amcn^  Jesus. 

Owr  Father,  ^c.    Hail  Mary^  tfc.     Criory,  tfc 
Jestt?  Christ  crucifibd,  havk  mercy  on 

us !  • 

With  tears  of  love  the  women  they  did  weep, 
Compassionating  our  Redeemer  sweet ; 
Weep  for  your  sins  who  caused  him  here  to  b% 
O  Lamb  of  Grod  yaur  mercy  show  to  me. 


f 


THE  NINTH  STATION. 


Jesus  falls  under  the  Cross  the  third  time. 

V.  We  adore  thee,  0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
bless  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast 
redeemed  the  world. 


Ott 

im, 
es, 
led 
}e- 
)n. 


THS    MTSTSRY. 

This  Station  represents  the  foot  of  Mount 
Calvary  where  Jesus  Christ,  quite  destitute  oi 
strength,  falls  a  third  time  to  the  ground.  The 
anguish  of  his  wounds  is  renewed. 

Consider  here  the  many  injuries  and  blas- 
phemous derisions  thrown  out  against  Christ, 
to  compel  him  to  rise  and  hasten  to  the  place 
of  execution,  that  his  inveterate  enemies  might 
enjoy  the  savage  satisfaction  of  beholding  him 
expire  on  the  Cross.    Consider  that  by  your 


493 


HOLY   WAY   or 


sins  you  daily  kunry  him  to  the  plaee  ol'  exe- 
cution. Approach  him  in  thought  to  the  foot 
of  Mount  Ualvary,  and  cry  out  against  the 
accursed  weight  of  sin,  that  prostrated  Jesus, 
and  had  long  since  huried  thee  in  the  flames  ol 
I  11,  if  his  mercy  and  the  merits  of  his  passioa 
Lad  not  preserved  thee. 


PRAYER. 

0  Clement  Jesus  !  I  return  thee  infinite 
thanks,  for  not  permitting  me,  ungrateful  sin- 
ner, as  thou  hast  permitted  thousands  less 
criminal,  to  die  in  their  sins.  I,  who  have  ad- 
ded torments  to  thy  torments,  by  heaping  sin 
on  sin,  kindle  in  my  soul  the  fire  of  charity, 
dun  it  with  thy  continual  ^rac^  into  persever- 
ance, until  delivered  from  the  body  of  this 
death,  I  can  enjoy  the  liberty  of  the  children 
of  God  and  thy  co-heirs.    w^m«n,  Jesus. 

Our  Father,  Sfc,    Hail  Mary^  S^c,     Glory,  ^rc. 

Jesus  Christ  crucified,  havb  mercy  ov 
us  I 

The  thirl  time  he  fell  was  at  Mount  Calvary, 
Black  and  bruised  and  sorely  scourged  was  M 
O  gracious  Lord,  you  suffered  all  for  me, 
To  MV6  Ay  loul  from  endless  miseiy. 


\ 


THX   CROSS. 


THE  TENTH  STATION. 


4m 


It 


Jesus  is  stripped  of  kis  OarmerUs^  and  offered 
Vinegar  and  Gall, 

v.  We  adore  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
less  thee. 
R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  re- 
deemed the  world. 


THE   MYSTBRT. 

• 

This  Station  represents  how  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  ascended  Mount  Calvary,  and  was  by 
his  inhuman  executioners  stript  of  his  gar- 
monts.  The  skin  and  congealed  blood  are  torn 
off  with  them,  and  his  wounds  renewed. 

Consider  the  confusion  of  the  modest  Lamb, 
exposed  naked  to  the  contempt  and  derision  ol 
an  insulting  rabble.  They  present  him  with 
vinegar  and  ^\\  for  a  refreshment.  Condemn 
here  that  delicacy  of  taste,  that  sensual  indul- 
gence, with  whicn  you  flatter  3rour  sinful  body. 
Fray  here  for  the  spirit  of  Christian  mortifica- 
tion. .Think  how  happy  >.u  would  die,  il 
stripped  of  the  world  and  its  attachments,  you 
could  expire,  covered  with  the  bk»od  and  agony 
•f  Jetus. 


PRATXK. 


SuFFXRiN a  Jesus  !  I  behold  thee  stript  ol 
thy  garments,  thy  old  wounds  renewed,  and 
new  ones  added  to  the  old.    I  behold  thee  imt 


494 


HOLY   WAT   OF 


ked  m  the  presence  of  thousands,  exposed  to 
the  inclemency  of  the  weatlfer ;.'  cold,  trembling 
from  head  to  foot,  insulted  by  the  blasphemous 
derisions  of  the  spectators.  Strip,  O  mangled 
Lamb  of  God !  my  her^rt  of  the  world  and  its 
deceitful  affections.  Divest  my  soul  of  its  hab* 
its  c^  sensual  indulgence.  Embitter  the  poi- 
sons Clip  of  pleasure,  that  I  may  dash  it  with 
COAtompt  from  my  lips,  and  through  Christian 
mortification  arrive  at  thy  never  fading  glory, 
•itfmen,  Jesus. 

Our  Fatlier^  Sfc.    Hail  Mary,  ^c.     Glory,  fgc. 

Jesus  Christ  csucivied,  hav4  mercy  om 
as!  ,    „ 

Hov  cruel  it  was  to  view  my  Lord  indeed ; 
I  think  the  Queen  of  angels' heart  did  bleed 
To  see  her  Son  striped  naked  to  her  view, 
/Uid  exposed  to>  that  sad  bloody  crew 


THE  ELEVENTH  STATION, 


Christ  is  nailed  to  the  Crois* 

V  We  adore  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
bless  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  re- 
deemed ihe  world. 


THB   MYSTERY. 


This  Station  represents  the  place  where  Je- 
fus  Christ  in  the  presence  of  his  afflicted  Moth- 


THE  OBOS8. 


«K 


•7  i9  ftietched  on  the  Cross,  and  nailed  to  it 
How  insufferable  the  torture— the  nerves  and 
sinews  are  rent  by  the  nails. 

Consider  the  exceeding  desolation,  the  an* 
p;uish  of  the  tender  Mother,  eye-witness  of  this 
inhuman  punishment  of  her  beloved  Jesus 
Generously  resolve  then  to  crucify  your  crim 
inal  desires,  and  nail  your  sins  to  the  wood  ol 
the  Cross. .  Contemplate  the  suffering  resigna* 
tion  of  the  Son  of  God  to  the  will  of  hia  Fa- 
ther, while  you  are  impatient  in  trifling  atflic- 
tions,  in  trivial  disappointments.  Puipose 
henceforth  to  embrace  your  cross  with  readv 
resignatioc  to  the  will  of  God. 


PRAYE 

O  Patient  Jesus!  meek  Lamb  of  God  I 
who  promised,  "  When  I  shall  be  exalted  from 
earth  I  will  draw  all  things  to  myself,"  attract 
my  heart  to  thee,  and  nail  it  to  the  Cross.  I 
now  renounce  and  detest  my  past  impatience. 
Let  me  crucify  my  flesh  with  its  concupis- 
cence and  vices.  Here  burn,  here  cut,  out 
spare  me  for  eternity.  I  throw  myself  into  the 
arms  of  thy  mercy.  Thy  will  be  done  in  all 
things.  Grant  me  resignation,  grant  me  thy 
love,  I  desire  no  more.    Amm^  Jesus. 

(hir  Father^  Sfc,    Hail  Mary,  ^c.     Glori/y  ffc, 
Jesus  Christ  crucified,  have  mercy  oh 
us! 

Tou  Christian  dames  now  join  with  ]VIary*i 

grief  J 
Heaven  and  earth  I  see  denies  relief; 
Her  heait  was  pierced  with  grief  to  see 
Her  bving  Jesus  nailed  unto  a  tree. 


426 


HOLT    WAY  OV 


THE  TWELFTH  STATION. 


Christ  is  exalted  on  the  Cross,  and  diu 

V.  We  adore  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
Hess  thee, 

R.  Because  bv  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  fe> 
deemed  the  world. 


THE    MYSTERY.        : 

This  Station  represents  the  place  where  Je- 
sus Christ  was  publicly  exalted  on  the  Cross, 
between  two  robbers,  who  for  their  enormous 
crimes  were  executed  with  the  innocent  Lamb. 

Consider  here  the  confusion  of  your  Saviour, 
exposed  naked  to  the  profane  view  of  a  blas- 
phemous multitude.  Imagine  yourself  at  thfl 
foot  of  the  Cross.  Behold  that  sacred  body 
streaming  blood  from  every  part  Contemplate 
the  divine  countenance  pale  and  languid,  the 
heart  throbbing  in  the  last,  pangs  of  agony,  the 
soul  on  the  point  of  separation ;  yet  charity 
triumphs  over  his  agony  ;  his  last  prayers  pe- 
tition forgiveness  for  his  enemies.  "  Father; 
forgive  them,  for  they  know  not  what  they  do. 
His  clemency  is  equally  extended  to  the  peni- 
tent thief:  "  This  day  shalt  thou  be  with  me 
in  Paradise."  He  recommends  in  his  last  mo- 
ments his  disconsolate  Mother  to  his  beloved 
St.  John.  He  lecommends  his  soul  to  his 
heavenly  Father,  and  bowing  down  his  sub- 
missive obedient  head,  resigns  his  spirit.  Turn 
your  eyes  on  the  naked  bloody  portrait  of  cha- 
rily.    Number  Lis  wounds.    Wash  them  with 


IHI   0HO8S 


4an 


tears  of  sympathizing  love.  Behold  the  arms 
extended  to  embrace  jrou.  Love  of  Jesus  I  you 
die  to  deliver  us  from  eternal  captivity. 


( ' 


PRAYER. 

0  SUFFERING  SoN  OF  Goo !  I  HOW  behold 
thee  in  the  last  convulsive  pangs  of  death,  - 
thy  veins  opened,  thy  sinews  torn,  thy  hands 
and  feet,  O  Fountain  of  Paradise !  distilling 
blood.  I  acknowledge,  charitable  Jesus,  that 
my  reiterated  offences  have  been  thy  merciless 
executioners,  the  cause  of  thy  bitter  sufferings 
and  death.  Yet,  God  of  mercy,  look  op  my 
sinful  soul,  bathe  it  in  thy  precious  blood! 
Let  me  die  to  the  vanity  of  the  world,  and  re- 
nounce its  false  pleasupes.  Thou  didst  pray, 
my  Jesus,  for  thy  enemies.  I  forgive  mine.  1 
embrace  them  in  the  bowels  of  thy  charity.  I 
bury  mv  resentment  in  thy  "^^ounds.  Shelter 
me  in  the  day  of  wrath  in  the  sanctuary  of  thy 
side.  Let  me  live,  let  me  die  in  my  crucified 
Jesus.    Amen. 

Our  Father^  Sfc.    Hail  Mary,  Sfc,     Glory,  ffc, 
Jesus  Curist  crucified,  have  mercy  on 
os! 

Behold  the  streams  of  blood  from  every  part, 
And  the  sharp  lance  that  piercM  his  sacred 

heart ; 
Exposed  and  naked  he  is  stretched  on  high, 
Per  our  sins  on  the  mount  of  Calvary 


b- 
m 


49i 


BOLT    WAT    Oy 


THE  THIRTEENTH  STATION 


Christ  is  tak^n  doion  from  the  Ctosi 

y.  We  adore  thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Chiist,  and 
bless  thee. 

R.  Because  by  thy  holy  Cross  thou  hast  !•• 
ieemed  the  world. 


TUB    MYSTFRT.  i 

This  Station  represents  the  place  where 
Christ's  most  sacred  body  was  taken  down 
from  the  Cross  by  Joseph  and  Nicodemus,  and 
laid  in  the  bosom  of  his  weeping  Mother. 

Consider  the  sighs  and  tears  of  the  Virgin 
Mother,  with  what  pangs  she  embraced  the 
bloody  remains  of  her  beloved  Jesus.  Here 
unite  your  tears  with  those  of  the  disconsolate 
Mother.  Reflect,  that  your  Jesus  would  not 
descend  from  the  Cross,  until  he  consummated 
the  work  of  redemption ;  and  that  at  his  de- 
parture from,  as  well  as  at  his  entrance  into, 
the  world,  he  would  be  placed  in  the  bosom  of 
his  beloved  Mother.  Hence  learn  constancy 
in  your  pious  resolutions !  cleave  to  the  stand- 
ard of  the  Cross.  Consider  with  w^hat  purity 
that  soul  should  be  adorned,  which  receives 
in  the  blessed  Sacrament  of  the  Eucharist, 
Christ's  most  sacred  body  and  blood. 


FRAYSB. 


At  length,  0  Blessed  Virqim  !   Mother  of 
)rrow  t  \hou  art  permitted  to  embrace  thy  be 


TBI  CftO«8. 


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loved  Son.  But  alas !  the  fniii  of  thy  immap 
eulate  womb  is  all  over  mangleil,  in  o*2e  contin- 
ued wound.  Yes,  O  Lord !  the  infernal  fury 
of  the  Jews  has  at  length  triumphed ;  yet  wc 
renew  their  barbarity,  crucifying  chee  oy  ouj 
sins,  inflicting  new  wounds.  Most  afflicted 
Mother  of  my  Redeemer,  I  conjure  thee  by  thf 
pains  and  torments  thou  sutferedst  in  tho  com 
mon  cause  of  Salvation,  to  obtain  for  me,  hy 
thy  powerful  intercession,  pardon  of  my  sins^ 
and  grace  to  weep  with  a  sympathizing  feel* 
ing,  thine  and  thy  Son's  afflictions.  As  often 
as  I  appear  at  the  holy  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass. 
let  me  embrace  thee,  my  Jesus,  in  the  bosom 
of  my  heart.  May  I  worthily  receive  thee  as 
tho  sacred  pledge  of  my  salvation,    ^men,  Jie- 

8US. 

Our  Fathtr^  ifc.     Hail  Mary^  ^c.     Glory,  fft. 
Jesus  Christ  crucified,  have  mercy  on 
jb! 

When  from  the  Cross  they  took  the  holy  Lamb^ 
His  Mother  cries,  my  son  I  am  undone ; 
My  child  is  dead,  you  virgins  join  with  me, 
And  to  lament  my  love's  sad  destiny. 


THE  FOURTEENTH  STATION. 


ChriU  is  laid  in  the  Holy  SejnUchre. 

V.  We  adore  thee,  0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
bless  thee. 


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HOLT    WAT   Of 


H    Because  by  thy  holy  CroM  thou  baft 
redeemed  the  world.  * 


THI    MTSTKRY. 

This  Station  represents  Christ's  Sepulchre, 
where  his  blessed  body  was  laid  with  piety 
find  devotion. 

Consider  the  emotions  of  the  Virgin — ^hei 
eyes  streaming  with  tears,  her  bosom  heaving 
with  sighs.  What  melancholy,  what  wistful 
looks  she  cast  on  that  monument  where  the 
treasure  of  her  soul,  her  Jesus,  her  all  lay  en- 
tombed. Here  lament  your  want  of  contrition 
for  your  sins,  and  humbly  adore  your  deceased 
Lord,  who,  poor  even  in  death,  is  buried  in 
another's  tomb.  Blush  at  youi  dependence  on 
the  world,  and  the  eager  solicitude  with  which 
you  labor  to  grasn  its  perishable  advantages. 
Despise  hencefortn  the  world,  lest  you  perish 
with  it 


PRAYBB. 

Charitable  Jesus,  for  my  salvation  thou 
oeiformedst  the  painful  journey  of  the  Cross. 
Let  me  press  the  footsteps  marked  by  thee, 

Sracious  Redeemer — the  paths  which,  through 
le  thorns  of  life,  conduct  to  the  heavenly  Je- 
rusalem. Would  that  thou  wert  entombed  in 
my  heart,  that  being  united  to  thee,  I  might 
rise  to  a  new  life  of  grace,  and  persevere  to  the 
end.  Grant  me  in  my  last  moments,  to  receive 
thy  precious  Body,  as  the  pledge  of  immortal 
Uie.  Let  my  last  words  be  Jesus  and  Mary 
ny  last  breath  be  united  to  thy  last  breath  oc 


THE   CROSS. 


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the  Cross ;  that  with  a  lively  faith,  a  firir.  hope, 
and  ardent  love,  I  may  die  with  thee  and  foi 
thee ;  that  I  may  reign  with  thee  for  ever  and 
ever.    Jfrneriy  Jesus. 

Our  Father^  ifc.    Hail  Mary^  ffc.     Glory y  ffc, 
Jesus  Christ  crucified, have  mercy  on 
usl 

You  pious  Christians  raise  your  voices,  raise, 
And  join  with  me  to  sing  your  Savit  ir's  praise 
Who  died  for  us  and  spilt  his  hlood  most  frrte, 
To  save  our  souls  from  endless  niisery. 


THE   CONCLUSION. 


Compassionate  Jesus!  behold  with  eyes 
of  mercy  this  devotion  I  have  endeavored  to 
perform,  in  honor  of  thy  bitter  passion  and 
death,  in  order  to  obtain  remission  of  my  sins, 
and  the  pains  incurred  by  them.  Accept  of  it 
for  the  salvation  of  the  living  and  the  eternal 
repose  of  the  faithfuldeparted,  particularly  for 
those  for  whom  I  directed  it  V^  not,  my  Je- 
sus, suffer  the  ineffable  price  oi'  <iiy  blood  to  be 
fruitless,  nor  niy  miserable  soul,  ransomed  by 
it,  to  perish.  The  voice  of  thy  blood  is  louder 
for  mercy,  than  my  criiaes  for  vengeance. 
Have  mercy  then,  O  Lord  1  have  mercy,  and 
spare  mo  for  thy  mercy's  sake !    Jbnm^  Jesus. 


LITANIES 


OF  THE  HOLY  CROSS. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us.  [ 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us.  f^ 

Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heaven,  have  mercy  npon 

us. 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  have,  Jws. 
God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have,  &c. 
Holy  Trinity,  one  God,  have,  &c. 
Sacred  Cross  -}-  will  of  the  Father, 
Sacred  Cross  -  -  desire  of  Christ, 
Sacred  Cross  -f-  communication  of  the  Holy 

Ghost, 
Sacred  Cross  4-  power  and  wisdom  of  God, 
Sacred  Cross  -  -  mercy  and  justice,  ^ 

Sacred  Cross  -f-  full  of  the  olessings  of  our  ^ 
Lord,  3 

Sacred  C:^'oss  ladder  seen  by  Jacob,  3 

Sacred  Cross  more  healing  than  the  brazen  ^ 

*    serpent,  ^ 

Sacred  Cross  key  of  the  kingdom  of  hea\>Q,| 
Sacred  Cross  gate  of  Paradise,  ^ 

Sacred  Cross  messenger  of  peace. 
Sacred  Cross  light  of  the  whole  world, 
Sacred  Cross^the  end  of  sacrifices. 
Sacred  Cross  abolisher  of  the  old  Uw^ 


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HOLY   CROSS. 


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Sacred  Cross  canceller  of  types  and  figures, 
Sacred  Cross  ark  of  the  New  IVstainent, 
Sacred   Cross  -j-  more  precious   than  all 

riches, 
Sacred  Cross  memorial  of  the  Passion  of 

Christ, 
Sacred  C^-oss  complaint  of  Mary, 
Sacred  Cross  most  holy  altar. 
Sacred  Cross  -f-  sacrifice  of  justice, 
Sacred  Cross  memorial  of  the  death  of  our 

Lord, 
Sacred  Cross  instrument  of  our  redemption. 
Sacred  Cross  vanquisher  of  demons, 
Sacred  Cross  monument  of  victory, 
Sacred  Cross  chariot  of  the  Conqueror, 
Sacred  Cross  the  destruction  of  idols, 
Sacred  Cross  the  repairer  of  divine  glory. 
Sacred  Cross  -f-  foundation  of  the  Church, 
Sacred  Cross  +  buckler  of  faith. 
Sacred  Cross  4-  the  usher  of  a  better  hope. 
Sacred  Cross  -{-  delight  of  the  world, 
Sacred  Cross  -j-  attractor  of  all  things  to 

Christ, 
Sacred  Cross  reconciliation  of  sinners. 
Sacred  Cross  -f-  our  righteousness  and  sane- 

tification. 
Sacred  Cross  ornament  of  Bishops, 
Sacred  Cross  splendor  of  Kings,    > 
Sacred  Cross  sceptre  of  kingdoms, 
Sacred  Cross  Conqueror  of  its  opponents, 
Sacred  Cross  defender  of  cities, 
Sacred  Cross  protector  of  families, 
Sacred  Cross  indissoluble  bond  of  wedlock 
Sacred  Cross  armor  of  widows. 
Sacred  Cross  guardian  of  orphans. 
Sacred  Cross  continence  of  virgins, 
Sacred  Cross  meditation  of  Recluses, 
Sacred  Cross  portion  ef  the  Clergy, 


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LITA.MIBS    OF    THX 


Sacred  Cross  glory  of  the  Priesthood, 
Sacred  Cross  +  model  of  Pastors, 
Sacred  Cross  +  who  teachest  us  all  truth,  - 
Sacred  Cross  the  Book  written  within  and 

without, 
Sa?red  Cross  the  eternal  Gospel, 
Sacred  Cross  governess  of  infants, 
Sacred  Cross  instructor  of  youth, 
Sacred  Cross  stajpf  of  old  age, 
Sacred  Cross  -f-  companion  of  our  pilgrim- 


age, 


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Sacred  Cross  the  seaman's  pilot. 
Sacred  Cross  rest  of  those  that  lafbor, 
Sacred  Cross  preserver  of  those  that  sleep, 
Sacred  Cross  healer  of  infirmities, 
Sacred  Cross  worker  of  miracles. 
Sacred  Cross  hope  of  the  despairing, 
Sacred  Cross  -|-  light  of  those  that 

darkfiess. 
Sacred  Cross  -|-  our  place  of  refuge, 
Sacred  Cross  -  -  our  strojig  comfort, 
Sacred  Cross  +  our  help  in  trouble, 
Sacred  Cross  mirror  of  penitents. 
Sacred  Cross  reconciler  of  enemies, 
Sacred  Cross  a  folly  to  the  Gentiles, 
Sacred  Cross  perfection  of  wisdom, 
Sacred  Cross  +  ^  scandal  to  the  Jews, 
Sacred  Cross  -j-  mystery  of  faith. 
Sacred  Cross  scourge  of  heretics. 
Sacred  Cross  hope  of  Catholics, 
Sacred  Cross  terror  of  schismatics. 
Sacred  Cross  +  hond  of  charity. 
Sacred  Cross  dread  of  hell, 
Sacred  Cross  +  mark  of  the  elect. 
Sacred  Cross  formidable  to  tyrants. 
Sacred  Cross  lovely  to  us, 
Sacred  Cross  chastiser  of  the  wic](:ed, 
Sacred  Cr^sa  preserver  of  the  just, 


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HOLY   0BOS8.  199 

Sacred  Cross  destroyer  of  the  proud, 

Sacred  Cross  exalter  of  the  humble, 

Sacred  Cioss  bridle  of  the  rich, 

Sacred  Cross  wealth  of  the  poor, 

Sacred  Cross  extirpator  of  vice. 

Sacred  Cross  source  of  virtue. 

Sacred  Cross  appeaser  of  lust, 

Sacred  Cross  exciter  of  chastity, 

Sacred  Cross  4-  leavings  us  an  example 

Sacred  Cross  -f-  prudence  of  spirit, 

Bacred  Cross  infuser  of  humility, 

Sacred  Cross  figure  of  abstinence. 

Sacred  Cross  4-  test  of  our  faith, 

Sacred  Cross  -(-  bearing  fruit  in  patience 

Sacred  Cross  +  rule  of  obedience, 

Sacred  Cross  -  -  inflamer  of  zeal,  ^ 

Sacred  Cross  -f-  inciter  of  fervor,  * 

Sacred  Cross  4-  joy  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Sacred  Cross  seal  of  holiness, 

Sacred  Cross  -{-.pledge  of  our  inheritance,   3 

Sacred  Cross  strength  of  the  agonizing,        • 

Sacred  Cross  4-  lie*P  o^  the  dying,  B 

Sacred  Cross  4-  fountain  of  all  grace,  i 

Sacred  Cross  the  death  of  death, 

Sacred  Cross  the  tree  of  life. 

Sacred  Cross  sign  of  the  Son  of  man. 

Sacred  Cross  -[-  by  which  the  world  will  b« 

judged,  * 

Sacred  Cross  -\-  the  judge  of  justice. 
Sacred  Cross  -j-  cause  of  our  eternal  salva- 
tion, 
Sacred  Cross  desired  object  of  angels, 
Sacred  Cross  elevation  of  the  Patriarchs, 
Sacred  Cross  foretold  by  the  Prophets, 
Sacred  Cross  ~|-  announced  by  the  Apostles, 
Sacred  Cross  proclaimed  by  the  Evangelists, 
Sacred  Cross  +  glory  of  Martyrs, 
Sacred  Cross  bright  lamp  of  Doctors, 


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Sacred  Cross  4-  narrow  w^y  of  Confestosti 
Sacred  Crosi  4-  delight  of  Virgins, 
Sacred  Cross  -f-  strength  of  holy  women, 
Sacred  Cross  4-  venemtion  of  all  saints, 
Lamb  of  Gr\  &c.    Spare  us,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  Gd,  &c.     Graciously  hear  us,  < 

Lord, 
Lamb  of  Cod,  &c.    Have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ  hear  us.     Christ  graciously  hear  ui. 

v.  Blessed  be  the  wood  of  the  Cross. 

R.  On  which  justice  was  made. 

:     WISO.    VII. 

V.  With  the  Lord  there  is  meitey. 

R.  And  with  him  plentiful  redemption. 

PS.  cxxiz. 


PRAYTiR. 

O  66d,  who  hast  vouchsafed  to  consecrate 
the  standard  of  the  liteTgiving  Cross  with  the 
precious  blood  of  thy  only  begotten  Son :  grant, 
we  beseech  thee,  that  those  who  honor  it  with 
joy,  may  always  rejoice  under  thy  protection. 

Preserve  us,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  in 
everlasting  peace,  whom  thou  hast,  vouchsafed 
to  redeem  on  the  holy  wood  of  the  cross.  Wfa^ 
livest  and  reignest,  God,  world  without  en^ 
Amen. 

Cfaiuiti8ali,andin&)l 

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